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 Sep 23, 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 98%, 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 90% 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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 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 Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Port Jefferson.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Port Jefferson residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Port Jefferson’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Port Jefferson 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 nearly all households in Port Jefferson covering 93% 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 Port Jefferson than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $50.99.
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 Port Jefferson, $0.26.
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 Port Jefferson. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Jefferson's providers, 153 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 Port Jefferson covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Port Jefferson 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $50.99.
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 Port Jefferson, $0.26.
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 Port Jefferson. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Jefferson's providers, 153 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 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $50.99.
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 Port Jefferson, $0.26.
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 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, 153 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Port Jefferson, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Port Jefferson, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Port Jefferson and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Port Jefferson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Port Jefferson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Port Jefferson residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Port Jefferson with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.835% of households in Port Jefferson. The next fastest internet provider in Port Jefferson is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Port Jefferson with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Jefferson, $50.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Port Jefferson, covering 93% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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