*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%
2 providers - 99.96%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wappingers Falls 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 99% of those living in Wappingers Falls.
There are four internet providers serving the Wappingers Falls area, and 99.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wappingers Falls'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | 166 Mbps | 23 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 132 Mbps | 81 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wappingers Falls.
The largest internet providers in Wappingers Falls are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Wappingers Falls.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wappingers Falls residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 99% of the area. Wappingers Falls’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Wappingers Falls 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 all households in Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wappingers Falls, $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 Wappingers Falls, $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 150 Mbps in Wappingers Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wappingers Falls's providers, 154 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 all households in Wappingers Falls covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls, $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 Wappingers Falls, $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 Wappingers Falls. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wappingers Falls's providers, 154 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 Wappingers Falls covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wappingers Falls 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 Wappingers Falls, $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 Wappingers Falls, $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 Wappingers Falls. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wappingers Falls's providers, 154 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wappingers Falls, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wappingers Falls, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wappingers Falls and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Wappingers Falls at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wappingers Falls at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wappingers Falls residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Wappingers Falls with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Wappingers Falls. The next fastest internet provider in Wappingers Falls is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Wappingers Falls with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wappingers Falls, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wappingers Falls, covering 100% 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.
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.
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