*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 - 98.29%
3 providers - 11.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Old Westbury residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Old Westbury.
There are five internet providers serving the Old Westbury area, and 98.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Old Westbury's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Old Westbury are Verizon and Optimum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Old Westbury.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Old Westbury residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Old Westbury’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Westbury'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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Old Westbury covering 91% 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 Old Westbury than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Westbury'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 Old Westbury covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Old Westbury 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 Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury, $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 Old Westbury. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Westbury's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Old Westbury, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Old Westbury, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Old Westbury and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Old Westbury at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Old Westbury at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Old Westbury residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Old Westbury with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Old Westbury. The next fastest internet provider in Old Westbury is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Old Westbury with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Old Westbury, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Old Westbury, covering 91% 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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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