*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 - 99.69%
3 providers - 0.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Glen Cove residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in Glen Cove.
There are four internet providers serving the Glen Cove area, and 99.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glen Cove's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Glen Cove are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Glen Cove.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Glen Cove residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 94% of the area. Glen Cove’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Glen Cove 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Cove'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Glen Cove covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Cove'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Glen Cove covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove, $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 Glen Cove. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Cove's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Glen Cove, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Glen Cove, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Glen Cove and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Glen Cove at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glen Cove at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Glen Cove residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Glen Cove with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Glen Cove. The next fastest internet provider in Glen Cove is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Glen Cove with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Glen Cove, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Glen Cove, covering 96% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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