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Internet Providers in Far Rockaway, New York

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Home Internet in Far Rockaway, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 96.6%
    Far Rockaway speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 82.5%
    Far Rockaway speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starry Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.9%
  • 5. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 54.1%

Best Internet Providers in Far Rockaway, NY

If you're in Far Rockaway, New York and you're sizing up internet service providers, Spectrum stands out. Spectrum cable connection hits the mark with 96% coverage and some of the area's fastest speeds, maxing out at 1 Gbps. Spectrum plans start at a reasonable $49.99 per month, making it a favorite pick among Far Rockaway locals.

But Spectrum isn't the only game in town. Verizon and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet also merit consideration. Verizon - a provider for fiber, DSL, and 5G internet options - wraps around 92% of Far Rockaway. They serve up the best speed around, with download capabilities up to 2.3 Gbps. Priced from $40 per month, Verizon scores high on the speed to value ratio. T-Mobile, a 5G internet specialist, covers just over half the area at 54%. Their speeds vary between 33 and 245 Mbps, with plans from $50 per month.

Take a look at the wider Far Rockaway internet stage: cable covers 96%, fiber 92%, and satellite a whopping 100%. Here, Verizon and T-Mobile play key roles in the broadband mix. Also worth highlighting is the blanket coverage offered by Viasat's satellite service.

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
54.13%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starry Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Verizon
96.63000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Far Rockaway, NY

Provider Connection Types in Far Rockaway, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Far Rockaway, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.03%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.85000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
91.63%

List of Internet Providers in Far Rockaway, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 2 Gbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starry Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Far Rockaway, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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
Starry Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 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
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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