*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.95%
3 providers - 2.86%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Islip 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 West Islip area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of West Islip 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 86% of those living in West Islip.
There are five internet providers serving the West Islip area, and 99.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Islip's five internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Islip are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to West Islip.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all West Islip residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 86% of the area. West Islip’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of West Islip 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 West Islip 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 West Islip than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in West Islip, $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 West Islip, $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 West Islip. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Islip'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 West Islip covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in West Islip 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 West Islip, $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 West Islip, $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 West Islip. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Islip'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 West Islip covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Islip 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 West Islip, $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 West Islip, $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 West Islip. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Islip's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West Islip, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West Islip, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West Islip and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in West Islip at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Islip at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West Islip residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in West Islip with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in West Islip. The next fastest internet provider in West Islip is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in West Islip with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Islip, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Islip, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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