Who is our top ranked provider in Shelter Island Heights NY? [Updated]

Best Shelter Island Heights Internet Service Providers

Shelter Island Heights, NY has a total of 3 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 3 internet service options in Shelter Island Heights. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Shelter Island Heights is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	93.5%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Shelter Island Heights NY Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Shelter Island Heights have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Shelter Island Heights are compared to Suffolk County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New York overall?
Average download speeds in Shelter Island Heights of 67.83 Mbps are faster than the Suffolk County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for New York.

Shelter Island Heights Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Shelter Island Heights is 104.6% faster than the average in New York and 109.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.1% of the Suffolk County population
The average internet download speed in Shelter Island Heights is 67.83 Mbps based upon 1440 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 90.6% of the Shelter Island Heights population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Shelter Island Heights residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Shelter Island Heights, NY providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Shelter Island Heights residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Optimum as the top provider for Shelter Island Heights, New York.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Shelter Island Heights, New York?

The following zip codes were used: 11964 and 11965

How do the internet speeds in Shelter Island Heights compare to other cities in New York?

Click through to see how the Shelter Island Heights broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Canton, Miller Place, Poland, Prattsburgh, Rock Hill, Thomaston, Van Etten

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Shelter Island Heights, NY residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

Who has the fastest internet service in Shelter Island Heights?

Optimum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Shelter Island Heights.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Shelter Island Heights, New York population.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Shelter Island Heights Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.