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Shop the best Port Jefferson internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 98.29%
3 providers - 1.83%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Port Jefferson 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 Port Jefferson area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Port Jefferson residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 91% of those living in Port Jefferson.
There are five internet providers serving the Port Jefferson area, and 98.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Jefferson's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 400 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 163 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 153 Mbps | 64 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Port Jefferson.
The largest internet providers in Port Jefferson are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Port Jefferson.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Port Jefferson residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Port Jefferson’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Port Jefferson residents.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Port Jefferson covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Jefferson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $40.00.
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 Port Jefferson, $0.44.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Port Jefferson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Jefferson's providers, 150 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Port Jefferson covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Jefferson 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $40.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Jefferson, $0.44.
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 Port Jefferson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Port Jefferson's providers, 150 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Port Jefferson covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Jefferson 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $40.00.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Jefferson, $0.44.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Port Jefferson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Port Jefferson's providers, 150 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Port Jefferson with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Port Jefferson. The next fastest internet provider in Port Jefferson is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Port Jefferson with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $40.00.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Port Jefferson, covering 93% 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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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