*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%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Glen Head 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 Head area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Glen Head 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 70% of those living in Glen Head.
There are four internet providers serving the Glen Head area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glen Head's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Glen Head are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Glen Head.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Glen Head residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 70% of the area. Glen Head’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Glen Head 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 all households in Glen Head 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 Glen Head 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 Head, $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 Head, $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 Glen Head. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Head's providers, 154 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 most households in Glen Head covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Glen Head 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 Head, $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 Head, $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 Head. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Head's providers, 154 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 Head covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glen Head 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 Head, $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 Head, $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 Head. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Head's providers, 154 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Glen Head, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Glen Head, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Glen Head and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Glen Head at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glen Head at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Glen Head residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Glen Head with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Glen Head. The next fastest internet provider in Glen Head is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Glen Head with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Glen Head, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Glen Head, covering 100% 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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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.
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