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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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Valley Stream internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Valley Stream residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in Valley Stream.
There are five internet providers serving the Valley Stream area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Valley Stream's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Valley Stream
The largest internet providers in Valley Stream are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Valley Stream.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Valley Stream residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 88% of the area. Valley Stream’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Valley Stream residents.
Verizon fiber-optic 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Valley Stream covering 100% 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 Valley Stream than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Valley Stream, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Stream, $1.55.
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 Valley Stream. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Stream's providers, 341 Mbps.
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 Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Valley Stream covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Valley Stream 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 Valley Stream, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Stream, $1.55.
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 Valley Stream. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valley Stream's providers, 341 Mbps.
Optimum 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Valley Stream covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Valley Stream residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Optimum start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Valley Stream, $44.99.
Optimum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valley Stream, $1.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Optimum offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Valley Stream. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Valley Stream's providers, 341 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Valley Stream, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Valley Stream, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Valley Stream and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Valley Stream at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Valley Stream at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Valley Stream residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Valley Stream?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Valley Stream with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Valley Stream. The next fastest internet provider in Valley Stream is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Valley Stream?
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Valley Stream with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valley Stream, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Valley Stream?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Valley Stream, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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