*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 96.62%
3 providers - 1.03%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Blue Point 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 Blue Point area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Blue Point residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Blue Point.
There are five internet providers serving the Blue Point area, and 96.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Blue Point's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 83 Mbps | 100 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 173 Mbps | 37 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Blue Point.
The largest internet providers in Blue Point are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Blue Point.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Blue Point residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 15% of the area. Blue Point’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Blue Point 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Blue Point covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Blue Point 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 Blue Point, $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 Blue Point, $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 Blue Point. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blue Point's providers, 153 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to a limited number of households in Blue Point covering 15% 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 Blue Point than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Blue Point, $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 Blue Point, $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 150 Mbps in Blue Point. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blue Point's providers, 153 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Blue Point covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Blue Point 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 Blue Point, $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 Blue Point, $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 Blue Point. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Blue Point's providers, 153 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Blue Point, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Blue Point, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Blue Point and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Blue Point at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Blue Point at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Blue Point residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Blue Point with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Blue Point. The next fastest internet provider in Blue Point is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Blue Point with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Blue Point, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Blue Point, covering 15% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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