*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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
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.
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.
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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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