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

Best Stony Brook University Internet Service Providers

Stony Brook University, 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 Stony Brook University. 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 University 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	50.3%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Stony Brook University 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 University 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 Stony Brook University are compared to Suffolk County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New York overall?
Average download speeds in Stony Brook University of 32.3 Mbps are slower than the Suffolk County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for New York.

Stony Brook University Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Stony Brook University is 2.6% slower than the average in New York and 0.3% slower 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 University is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 37.3% of the Stony Brook University population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Stony Brook University residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Stony Brook University, 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 University 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 University, New York.

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

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

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

Click through to see how the Stony Brook University broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aurora, Hamburg, Kerhonkson, Lakeview, Merrick, New Square, Solvay

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Stony Brook University, 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 Stony Brook University?

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

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Stony Brook University - Optimum.

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.

Stony Brook University 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.