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Internet providers in Hempstead, NY

Optimum
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps

User Rating(1209)

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EarthLink.
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Starlink
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
ispMint
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
5Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet.
60% available in Hempstead
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Optimum Business
74% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps

User Rating(0)
Earthlink Business
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

Zayo Group
11% available in Hempstead
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Crown Castle
11% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Hempstead
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
80% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
80% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Optimum Mobile
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
Optimum Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
99% available in Hempstead
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Hempstead

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Hempstead area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$187.14/mo

Average speed
173.9 Mbps

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Hempstead Residential Internet Coverage

With its large homes and growing business sector, the city of Hempstead is an important part of the state of New York. It's no secret that internet access is essential for the livelihood of residents and the growth of businesses. All in all, 100% of Hempstead residents can access at least one type of high speed internet service.

Looking for cable service? Lots of Hempstead residents enjoy the service provided by Optimum, which has a network that covers all of Hempstead. In addition, many outlying rural and suburban areas enjoy Optimum service.

Another option in Hempstead is Verizon Fios. Fiber optic service is extremely fast and reliable. Currently, Verizon Fios offers fiber optic service to all of Hempstead. Verizon Fios also has an expansive DSL network that reaches almost all of Hempstead.

If you need internet for your business, you can check out options through Megapath. Megapath offers DSL and copper wire service, meeting the needs of many local businesses. Fiber optic service is available through Lightower Fiber Networks, Optimum, and Level 3 Communications.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Hempstead

Average download speed
173.92 Mbps

Average upload speed
124.8 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
10.41 ms

Average jitter
11.38 ms

 

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Connection
Fiber

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Download speeds up to
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Fiber

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Summary of Hempstead internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Optimum Fiber 8000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Optimum
EarthLink. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home, DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
ispMint 5G Home 5 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for ispMint
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Hempstead

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on internet providers in Hempstead.

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Gawain B | 08-18-2021

Service is not consistent at all

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Gawain B | 08-18-2021

Service is not consistent at all

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