In Stony Brook there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 55.58% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,632 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.
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Stony Brook, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Stony Brook
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Stony Brook are not shown.
Stony Brook Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stony Brook is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 55.58% of Stony Brook. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Call one of the companies with service in Stony Brook above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Stony Brook?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Stony Brook.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Stony Brook home can get up to 7,632 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 52.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.90% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stony Brook.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Stony Brook, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Stony Brook?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stony Brook you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.58% of Stony Brook homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.83%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 36.40% of Stony Brook homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stony Brook, along with details on where in Stony Brook and at what speeds.
Optimum Fiber in Stony Brook, NY
Optimum fiber coverage
About 52.68%, or 11,955 people, have Optimum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stony Brook area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stony Brook.
Optimum fiber download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stony Brook. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Optimum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stony Brook. The fastest plan anyone in Stony Brook can order from Optimum goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Stony Brook customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Optimum fiber upload speeds
In Stony Brook download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Optimum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stony Brook fiber providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stony Brook is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Stony Brook, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 47.94%, or 10,880 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stony Brook area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stony Brook.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stony Brook. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stony Brook. The fastest plan anyone in Stony Brook can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stony Brook customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Stony Brook download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stony Brook fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stony Brook is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Stony Brook, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 47.94%, or 10,880 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Stony Brook area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stony Brook.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stony Brook. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stony Brook. The fastest plan anyone in Stony Brook can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stony Brook customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Stony Brook download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stony Brook fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stony Brook is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Stony Brook Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stony Brook or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Stony Brook compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Stony Brook are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 7,632 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 55.58% in Stony Brook.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stony Brook are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Stony Brook University, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Setauket, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Setauket-East Setauket, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Head of the Harbor, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. James, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Centereach, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Grove, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nissequogue, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Poquott, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Old Field, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cary, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vidor, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Versailles, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cohoes, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton, UT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chowchilla, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chalfont, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chagrin Falls, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central Falls, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds