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Shop the best Selden internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.15%
3 providers - 1.23%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Selden 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 Selden area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Selden 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 1.200% of those living in Selden.
There are four internet providers serving the Selden area, and 95.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Selden's four internet providers, prices start at $40 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 | 183 Mbps | 43 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 135 Mbps | 139 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Selden.
The largest internet providers in Selden are Optimum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Selden.
Cable internet from Optimum is available to nearly all Selden residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Selden’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Selden 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 Selden covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Selden residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Selden, $46.66.
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 Selden, $0.42.
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 Selden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Selden'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 Selden covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Selden 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Selden, $46.66.
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 Selden, $0.42.
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 Selden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Selden'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 Selden covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Selden 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Selden, $46.66.
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 Selden, $0.42.
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 Selden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Selden's providers, 150 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Selden with download speeds up to 400 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Selden. The next fastest internet provider in Selden is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 1.202% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Selden with plans starting at $40/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Selden, $46.66.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Selden, covering 1.202% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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