*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 85.90%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 85%, broadband coverage in Southold is slightly lower than the rest of New York - 100%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Southold area will have access to DSL, which covers 85% of Southold residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Southold, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Southold area, and 85.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Southold's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Southold are Verizon, Optimum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Southold.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Southold residents, covering 86% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Optimum, which covers 100% of the area. Southold’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Southold 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Southold covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Southold 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 Southold, $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 Southold, $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 Southold. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southold'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Southold covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Southold 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 Southold, $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 Southold, $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 Southold. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southold'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Southold covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Southold 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 Southold, $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 Southold, $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 Southold. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Southold's providers, 116 Mbps.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Southold with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Southold. The next fastest internet provider in Southold is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 86% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Southold with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Southold, $56.24.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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