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Internet Providers in Valley Stream, New York

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Home Internet in Valley Stream, NY

  • 1. Optimum
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 53.7%
    Valley Stream speed tests confirm high speeds for Optimum
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 97.3%
    Valley Stream speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.7%

Best Internet Providers in Valley Stream, NY

Valley Stream's top internet provider, Verizon, offers impressive 5G and fiber connections. With a maximum download speed of 2.3 Gbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month, Verizon boasts the best value for high-speed connections and connection reliability. With a widespread coverage of 98% in Valley Stream, it provides an ideal choice for residents with different internet usage needs.

Following closely, Optimum is the second leading provider, offering cable and fiber connections. Optimum excels with a phenomenal maximum download speed of 5 Gbps. Despite slightly less coverage at 96%, it spreads widely across Valley Stream. The service starts at $40 per month, promising great value while beating Verizon on speed and affordability.

Primarily, Valley Stream's connectivity landscape is shaped by Verizon and Optimum. The combination of 98% fiber connection from Verizon and 96% cable coverage from Optimum leaves residents spoilt for choice, ensuring they can select an internet plan that fits their unique needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
38.71%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Optimum
  • Verizon
97.28999999999999%

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Provider Connection Types in Valley Stream, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Valley Stream, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.04%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.05%

List of Internet Providers in Valley Stream, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Optimum Cable, Fiber 5 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 2 Gbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Valley Stream, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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