*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 - 99.55%
3 providers - 0.39%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Southampton 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 Southampton area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Southampton residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Southampton, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Southampton area, and 99.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Southampton's four 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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| Verizon | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Optimum | 207 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Southampton.
The largest internet providers in Southampton are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Southampton.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Southampton residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Southampton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Southampton 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Southampton covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Southampton 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 Southampton, $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 Southampton, $0.35.
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 Southampton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southampton's providers, 116 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 Southampton covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Southampton 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 Southampton, $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 Southampton, $0.35.
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 Southampton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southampton's providers, 116 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Southampton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Southampton 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 Southampton, $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 Southampton, $0.35.
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 Southampton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Southampton's providers, 116 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Southampton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Southampton. The next fastest internet provider in Southampton is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Southampton with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Southampton, $56.24.
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.
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%.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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