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Internet Providers in Islip, New York

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Home Internet in 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: 42.9%
    Islip speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 95.7%
    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: 91.6%
  • 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: 43.4%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Islip, NY

Optimum provides a mix of cable and fiber connections, delivering speeds up to 5 Gbps. With a starting price of $40 per month, it serves 42.90% of Islip. Despite its limited reach, it offers a strong option for those seeking high-speed internet at a reasonable price.

HughesNet covers all of Islip through its satellite connection. It offers speeds up to 100 Mbps and starts at $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet reliable where wired connections aren't available. In comparison, Always ON delivers fixed wireless service to 63.80% of the area. It offers speeds up to 25 Mbps at $60 per month.

Together, satellite and fixed wireless options ensure connectivity across Islip, complementing the high-speed but limited reach of cable and fiber networks.

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
95.74000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Islip, New York

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Provider Connection Types in Islip, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in 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
0.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.17%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
97.15%

Internet Providers in 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 $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
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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