*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 - 100%
3 providers - 5.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Cold Spring Harbor residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Cold Spring Harbor.
There are five internet providers serving the Cold Spring Harbor area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cold Spring Harbor'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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| Optimum | 176 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 102 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cold Spring Harbor.
The largest internet providers in Cold Spring Harbor are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Cold Spring Harbor.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Cold Spring Harbor residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 82% of the area. Cold Spring Harbor’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Cold Spring Harbor 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 all households in Cold Spring Harbor covering 100% 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 Cold Spring Harbor than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cold Spring Harbor'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 nearly all households in Cold Spring Harbor covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cold Spring Harbor'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 Cold Spring Harbor covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor, $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 Cold Spring Harbor. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cold Spring Harbor's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Cold Spring Harbor, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Cold Spring Harbor, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Cold Spring Harbor and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Cold Spring Harbor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Cold Spring Harbor at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Cold Spring Harbor residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Cold Spring Harbor with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Cold Spring Harbor. The next fastest internet provider in Cold Spring Harbor is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Cold Spring Harbor with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cold Spring Harbor, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Cold Spring Harbor, covering 100% 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%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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