*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 - 99.67%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wheatley Heights residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in Wheatley Heights.
There are four internet providers serving the Wheatley Heights area, and 99.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wheatley Heights's four internet providers, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wheatley Heights are Verizon and Optimum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Wheatley Heights.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wheatley Heights residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 87% of the area. Wheatley Heights’s third most-available internet provider, Optimum, offers cable to around 100% of Wheatley Heights 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 nearly all households in Wheatley Heights covering 94% 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 Wheatley Heights than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wheatley Heights'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 Wheatley Heights covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wheatley Heights'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 Wheatley Heights covering 100% of the area.
Optimum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wheatley Heights 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 Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights, $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 Wheatley Heights. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wheatley Heights's providers, 351 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wheatley Heights, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wheatley Heights, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wheatley Heights and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Wheatley Heights at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wheatley Heights at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wheatley Heights residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in Wheatley Heights with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Wheatley Heights. The next fastest internet provider in Wheatley Heights is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Optimum offers the cheapest internet in Wheatley Heights with plans starting at $40/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wheatley Heights, $56.24.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wheatley Heights, covering 94% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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%.
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