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Beacon, NY internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL100%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic25%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

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Beacon internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    15541

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 99.84%

    3 providers - 0.30%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 52%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Beacon is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Beacon area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Beacon residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 52% of those living in Beacon.

There are four internet providers serving the Beacon area, and 99.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Beacon's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Beacon

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Verizon 158 Mbps 143 Mbps DSL
Optimum 139 Mbps 21 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Beacon.

Compare Beacon internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Beacon – 141 Mbps

    NY – 137 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Beacon – 37 Mbps

    NY – 66 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Beacon.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Beacon

The largest internet providers in Beacon are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Beacon.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Beacon residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 25% of the area. Beacon’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Beacon residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Beacon covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Beacon to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Beacon, $56.24.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beacon, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Beacon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Beacon's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

25%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Beacon covering 25% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Beacon than other internet types.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Beacon, $56.24.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beacon, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Beacon. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Beacon's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Beacon covering 100% of the area.

Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Beacon residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Beacon, $56.24.

Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Beacon, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Beacon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Beacon's providers, 348 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Beacon, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Beacon, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Beacon and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Beacon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Beacon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Beacon residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Beacon with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Beacon. The next fastest internet provider in Beacon is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Beacon with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Beacon, $56.24.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Beacon, covering 25% of the city.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

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According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

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