Compare Monsey internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Monsey – 158 Mbps
NY – 137 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Monsey – 93 Mbps
NY – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monsey.
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Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
XchangeTelecom | - | - | DSL | 42% |
XchangeTelecom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 2.147% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.63%
3 providers - 44.29%
4+ providers - 9.90%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Monsey 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 Monsey area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Monsey 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 94% of those living in Monsey.
There are five internet providers serving the Monsey area, and 99.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Monsey'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 | 123 Mbps | 24 Mbps | Cable |
Verizon | 118 Mbps | 61 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monsey.
The largest internet providers in Monsey are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Monsey.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Monsey residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 94% of the area. Monsey’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Monsey 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 Monsey 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 Monsey than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Monsey, $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 Monsey, $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 Monsey. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monsey's providers, 348 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 Monsey covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Monsey 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 Monsey, $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 Monsey, $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 Monsey. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monsey's providers, 348 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 Monsey covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monsey 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 Monsey, $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 Monsey, $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 Monsey. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monsey's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Monsey, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Monsey, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Monsey and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Monsey at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Monsey at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Monsey residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Monsey with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Monsey. The next fastest internet provider in Monsey is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Monsey with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Monsey, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Monsey, covering 100% of the city. XchangeTelecom also offers fiber internet in Monsey and is available to 2.147% of households.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.