*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 - 95.46%
3 providers - 0.51%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Monroe 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 Monroe area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Monroe residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Monroe.
There are four internet providers serving the Monroe area, and 95.46% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Monroe's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Monroe are Frontier, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Monroe.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Monroe residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Monroe’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Monroe 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Monroe covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Monroe 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $54.99.
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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 Monroe covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monroe 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 Monroe, $54.99.
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 Monroe, $0.49.
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 Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 146 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Monroe covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Monroe 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.49.
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 Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 146 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Monroe with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Monroe. The next fastest internet provider in Monroe is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Monroe with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $54.99.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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