*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 - 96.36%
3 providers - 0.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Mount Sinai residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in Mount Sinai.
There are four internet providers serving the Mount Sinai area, and 96.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mount Sinai's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mount Sinai are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Mount Sinai.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Mount Sinai residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 25% of the area. Mount Sinai’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Mount Sinai 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 Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Mount Sinai covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Sinai'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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Mount Sinai covering 25% 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 Mount Sinai than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Sinai'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 Mount Sinai covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai, $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 Mount Sinai. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Sinai's providers, 154 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mount Sinai, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mount Sinai, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mount Sinai and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Mount Sinai at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mount Sinai at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mount Sinai residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Mount Sinai with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Mount Sinai. The next fastest internet provider in Mount Sinai is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Mount Sinai with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mount Sinai, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mount Sinai, covering 25% of the city.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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