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Internet providers in 14048
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 60 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Brick Skirt Holdings | - | - | DSL | 94% |
| Consolidated Communications | $25 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 6.704% |
| Brick Skirt Holdings | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.479% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Brick Skirt Holdings | - | - | Wireless | 12% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?14048 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 14048 ZIP code 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 14048 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.480% of those living in the 14048 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 14048 area, and 99.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 14048, prices start at $25 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 14048
The largest internet providers serving the 14048 ZIP code are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 14048 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Dunkirk’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 14048 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 14048 ZIP code, covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dunkirk, $43.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dunkirk, $1.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 14048 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Dunkirk's providers, 34 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 14048 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 14048 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dunkirk, $43.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dunkirk, $1.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 14048 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Dunkirk's providers, 34 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 14048 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 14048 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Dunkirk, $43.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Dunkirk, $1.83.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 14048 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Dunkirk's providers, 34 Mbps.
Internet providers in 14048 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 14048?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 14048 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 14048. The next fastest internet provider in the 14048 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 14048?
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 14048 ZIP with service starting at $25/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dunkirk, $43.99.
Is fiber internet available in 14048?
Brick Skirt Holdings is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 14048 ZIP code, covering 1.479% of the city.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
What are my internet options?
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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