Compare Rye internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Rye – 230 Mbps
NY – 137 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Rye – 196 Mbps
NY – 66 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rye.
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.83%
3 providers - 1.81%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rye 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 Rye area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rye residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 83% of those living in Rye.
There are five internet providers serving the Rye area, and 99.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rye'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 | 168 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Cable |
Verizon | 255 Mbps | 233 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
FirstLight Fiber | 47 Mbps | 57 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Rye.
The largest internet providers in Rye are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Rye.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Rye residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 83% of the area. Rye’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Rye 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 Rye covering 99% 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 Rye than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rye, $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 Rye, $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 Rye. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rye'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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Rye covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Rye 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 Rye, $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 Rye, $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 Rye. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rye'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Rye covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rye 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 Rye, $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 Rye, $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 Rye. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rye's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rye, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rye, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rye and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Rye at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rye at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rye residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Rye with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rye. The next fastest internet provider in Rye is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Rye with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rye, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rye, covering 99% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.