*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%
2 providers - 99.48%
3 providers - 0.38%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Central Islip 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 Central Islip area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Central Islip residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% of those living in Central Islip.
There are four internet providers serving the Central Islip area, and 99.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Central Islip's four 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 | 142 Mbps | 85 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Optimum | 150 Mbps | 42 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Central Islip.
The largest internet providers in Central Islip are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Central Islip.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Central Islip residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 74% of the area. Central Islip’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Central Islip 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Central Islip covering 96% 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 Central Islip than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Central Islip, $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 Central Islip, $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 Central Islip. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Islip's providers, 351 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Central Islip covering 74% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Central Islip 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 Central Islip, $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 Central Islip, $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 Central Islip. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Islip's providers, 351 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 Central Islip covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Central Islip 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 Central Islip, $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 Central Islip, $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 Central Islip. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Central Islip's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Central Islip, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Central Islip, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Central Islip and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Central Islip at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Central Islip at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Central Islip residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Central Islip with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Central Islip. The next fastest internet provider in Central Islip is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Central Islip with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Central Islip, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Central Islip, covering 96% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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