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Internet providers in South Lockport, NY
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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. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?South Lockport internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
8324
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.56%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in South Lockport 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 South Lockport area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of South Lockport residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in South Lockport, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the South Lockport area, and 97.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South Lockport's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in South Lockport
The largest internet providers in South Lockport are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to South Lockport.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all South Lockport residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. South Lockport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of South Lockport residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in South Lockport covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in South Lockport 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in South Lockport, $48.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in South Lockport. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all South Lockport's providers, 43 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in South Lockport covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South Lockport residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in South Lockport, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in South Lockport, $0.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in South Lockport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all South Lockport's providers, 43 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in South Lockport covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of South Lockport 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in South Lockport, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in South Lockport, $0.62.
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 South Lockport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all South Lockport's providers, 43 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in South Lockport?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in South Lockport with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in South Lockport. The next fastest internet provider in South Lockport is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in South Lockport?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in South Lockport with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in South Lockport, $48.74.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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