*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 - 99.97%
3 providers - 2.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wantagh 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 Wantagh area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wantagh 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 91% of those living in Wantagh.
There are four internet providers serving the Wantagh area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wantagh's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wantagh are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Wantagh.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wantagh residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 91% of the area. Wantagh’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Wantagh 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Wantagh 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 Wantagh than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wantagh, $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 Wantagh, $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 Wantagh. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wantagh'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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Wantagh covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wantagh 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 Wantagh, $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 Wantagh, $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 Wantagh. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wantagh'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Optimum offers broadband to all households in Wantagh covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wantagh 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 Wantagh, $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 Wantagh, $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 Wantagh. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wantagh's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wantagh, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wantagh, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wantagh and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Wantagh at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wantagh at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wantagh residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Wantagh with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Wantagh. The next fastest internet provider in Wantagh is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Wantagh with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wantagh, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wantagh, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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