Who is our top ranked provider in Stony Brook NY? [Updated]

Stony Brook, New York Broadband Internet Service

Stony Brook, NY has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Stony Brook. 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 Stony Brook is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable, Fiber	10000 Mbps	10000 Mbps	99.6%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	71.7%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Stony Brook compare to Suffolk County? The average speed in Stony Brook is 79.58 Mbps which is faster than Suffolk County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the New York average of 33.15 Mbps.

Stony Brook Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Stony Brook is 140.1% faster than the average in New York and 145.6% 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 Stony Brook is 79.58 Mbps based upon 37448 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.7% of the Stony Brook population
Fiber optic internet is available to 71.8% of Stony Brook residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook, New York.

Who has the fastest internet service in Stony Brook?

Optimum with a download speed of 10000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Stony Brook.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Stony Brook, New York?

The following zip codes were used: 11733, 11780, 11790 and 11794

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.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Stony Brook internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Stony Brook compare to other cities in New York?

Click through to see how the Stony Brook broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bethpage, Dix Hills, Garden City, Gloversville, Muttontown, Rockville Centre, Whitesboro

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Stony Brook - Optimum and Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Stony Brook, New York?

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 99.6% of Stony Brook.

Stony Brook 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.