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Internet providers in Wantagh, NY

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Wantagh, NY internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic100%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL91%
Optimum $40.00 300 - 1,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Wantagh internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Optimum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    18871

    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

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 91%

    Fiber - 100%

    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.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Wantagh

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Optimum 169 Mbps 24 Mbps Cable
Verizon 149 Mbps 97 Mbps Fiber-optic

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wantagh.

Compare Wantagh internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Wantagh – 186 Mbps

    NY – 137 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Wantagh – 70 Mbps

    NY – 66 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wantagh.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Wantagh

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.

Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 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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Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

91%

*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 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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Optimum cable internet

Provider
Optimum
Starting price*
$40/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 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.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

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.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

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.

Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.

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%.

Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.

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