*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.66%
3 providers - 0.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 96%, broadband coverage in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Stony Brook residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 72% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 71% of those living in Stony Brook.
There are four internet providers serving the Stony Brook area, and 95.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stony Brook'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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| Optimum | 170 Mbps | 37 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 171 Mbps | 98 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Stony Brook.
The largest internet providers in Stony Brook are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Stony Brook.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to most Stony Brook residents, covering 72% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 71% of the area. Stony Brook’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Stony Brook 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Stony Brook covering 72% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Stony Brook than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Stony Brook, $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 Stony Brook, $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 880 Mbps in Stony Brook. These download speeds are available to 72% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stony Brook's providers, 351 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Stony Brook covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook, $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 Stony Brook, $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 Stony Brook. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stony Brook's providers, 351 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 Stony Brook covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook, $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 Stony Brook, $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 Stony Brook. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stony Brook's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Stony Brook, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Stony Brook, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Stony Brook and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Stony Brook at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Stony Brook at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Stony Brook residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Stony Brook with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Stony Brook. The next fastest internet provider in Stony Brook is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 72% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Stony Brook with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stony Brook, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Stony Brook, covering 72% 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%.
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.
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.
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