Best Internet Providers in Stony Brook University, NY
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Stony Brook University, NY
Stony Brook University has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Stony Brook University.
Ranks compare Stony Brook University with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Stony Brook University, NY at a Glance
Stony Brook University Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Fiber
Verizon
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Optimum
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Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Stony Brook University ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stony Brook University, NY?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Stony Brook University based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Stony Brook University, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stony Brook University?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Stony Brook University
How Stony Brook University Compares to Places Its Size
Stony Brook University's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | Stony Brook University | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Suffolk County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 96.0% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 980 Mbps | bottom 40% | 7,563 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 4.8 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 3.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 6% | 83% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 7% | 87% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $171,133 | top 1% | $138,438 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 49% | top 1% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Stony Brook University, against 96.0% across Suffolk County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Stony Brook University are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $171,133 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Stony Brook University
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stony Brook University?
EarthLink Fiber in Stony Brook University, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Stony Brook University homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Stony Brook University, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Stony Brook University homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stony Brook University?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stony Brook University, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Stony Brook University homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stony Brook University?
Optimum Cable in Stony Brook University, NY
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(223)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Stony Brook University homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stony Brook University?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Stony Brook University, NY.
Internet in Stony Brook University by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Stony Brook University
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Stony Brook University
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Stony Brook University Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Stony Brook University that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, East Setauket has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Stony Brook the fewest (63.4%); Stony Brook University has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University (this page) | 382 | 100.0% | 980 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Centereach | 28,419 | 95.6% | 7,691 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Stony Brook | 22,693 | 63.4% | 6,793 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Setauket-East Setauket | 14,919 | 95.4% | 7,493 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 90/100 |
| Port Jefferson Station | 13,352 | 93.0% | 7,302 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 81/100 |
| St. James | 12,592 | 99.9% | 7,434 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Lake Grove | 11,966 | 98.7% | 7,625 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Terryville | 10,420 | 97.6% | 7,514 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| East Setauket | 1,728 | 100.0% | 7,984 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 90/100 |
| Head of the Harbor | 1,530 | 99.6% | 7,884 Mbps | 5.1 | B+ | 95/100 |
| Poquott | 903 | 99.0% | 7,207 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 92/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stony Brook University?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and Verizon should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Stony Brook University
| EarthLink | 980 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 980 |
| Optimum | 940 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Stony Brook University Internet Providers
Based on 254 reviews from New York internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Stony Brook University residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.22 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in New York, with 3.74 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Stony Brook University.
At a national level, based on 1452 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stony Brook University Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stony Brook University, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stony Brook University Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stony Brook University
Based on data reported by Stony Brook University ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 980 Mbps in Stony Brook University. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 980 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Stony Brook University Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stony Brook University?
Of the providers in Stony Brook University, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stony Brook University where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.11 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Stony Brook University, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Stony Brook University
| ISP / Tech Type | Stony Brook University Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (95) | (279) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
ISPReports User
Optimum Cable
September 06, 2026 An angry resident of Glenville, NY
Spectrum Cable
July 06, 2026 Spectrum is slow, has poor customer service and also has a monopoly in my area. There is no competition. 5G internet service is not available as there is very poor cell signal at my home. Additionally, Verizon began running FiOS to my neighborhood and then stopped. I can only guess because Spectrum holds the cable franchise rights in the town of Glenville and is fighting to hold on to whatever market share they have.
A Addison, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stony Brook University?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Stony Brook University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Stony Brook University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Optimum, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Stony Brook University, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.