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Internet providers in Selden, NY

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Selden, NY internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL95%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic1.202%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Selden internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    19851

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 95%

    Fiber - 1.200%

    Source: FCC

At 95%, 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 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Selden

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 183 Mbps 43 Mbps Cable
Verizon 135 Mbps 139 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Selden.

Compare Selden internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Selden – 177 Mbps

    NY – 137 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Selden – 48 Mbps

    NY – 66 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Selden.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Selden

The largest internet providers in Selden are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Selden.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Selden residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Selden’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Selden residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

95%

*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 Selden covering 95% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Selden 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 Selden, $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 Selden, $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 Selden. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Selden's providers, 154 Mbps.

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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Selden, $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 Selden, $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 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, 154 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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.

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 $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Selden, $56.24.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Selden, $0.24.

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, 154 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Selden with download speeds up to 1,000 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 940 Mbps to 95% of the area.

Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Selden with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Selden, $56.24.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Selden, covering 1.202% of the city.

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%.

Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.

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.

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