In Suffolk County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 84.34% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6.5 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

DSL Internet Service Provider in Suffolk County

Verizon | DSL

Availability:

84.31%

Avg. Speed:

6.4 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Suffolk County are not shown.

 

Suffolk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Suffolk County is DSL internet available?

Suffolk County, NY map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 84.34% of Suffolk County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Suffolk County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Suffolk County?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Suffolk County.

Suffolk County, NY map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Suffolk County home can get up to 6.5 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 50 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Suffolk County.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Suffolk County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Suffolk County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Suffolk County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.16% of Suffolk County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 64.68% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Suffolk County homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Suffolk County, along with details on where in Suffolk County and at what speeds.

Verizon DSL in Suffolk County, NY

Verizon DSL coverage

About 84.31%, or 1,259,076 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Suffolk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Suffolk County.

 

Verizon DSL download speeds

Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Suffolk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Suffolk County. The fastest plan anyone in Suffolk County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Suffolk County customers is up to 6.4 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Suffolk County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 11.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 50.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 8.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 8.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Verizon DSL upload speeds

In Suffolk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Suffolk County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Suffolk County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.79 Mbps.

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Verizon's Suffolk County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 22.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 68.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 8.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Suffolk County DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Suffolk County or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Suffolk County compare to the rest of New York?

DSL internet speeds in Suffolk County are slower versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 6.5 Mbps in the county. The state has less DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 84.34% in Suffolk County.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Suffolk County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
99.22%
96.47%
95.17%
97.94%
98.62%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
84.00%
94.86%
97.39%
97.32%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other counties?

Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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