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Internet Providers in Central Islip, New York

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Home Internet in Central Islip, NY
  • Provider
    • Optimum
    • Verizon
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 47.6%
    Central Islip speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 95.5%
    Central Islip speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 54.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 28.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Central Islip, NY

Verizon ranks as the top internet provider in Central Islip, New York, with a fiber connection reaching 95.4% of the community. It offers speeds up to 2 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. Verizon provides nearly complete coverage and robust speeds, making it a solid choice for reliable, high-speed internet service. With fiber coverage extending to 99% of Central Islip, it serves both homes and businesses needing fast internet.

Optimum comes in second with both cable and fiber connections, covering 47.6% of Central Islip. Its maximum download speed hits 5 Gbps, starting at $40 per month. Despite its cheaper offering and faster speeds, Optimum's coverage is less extensive.

HughesNet offers satellite internet with 100% coverage in Central Islip. While universally available, its maximum download speed is just 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. Each provider caters to different needs for speed and availability, bringing unique strengths to the community.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Verizon
95.46%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Central Islip, New York

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Central Islip, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Central Islip, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.3299999999999998%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.50999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
97.95%

Internet Providers in Central Islip, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Optimum $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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