There are 2 internet providers operating in Hempstead, the most popular being Verizon. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In 5,512 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 256 Mbps for download speeds and 101 Mbps for upload speeds for Verizon customers. In addition to Verizon, cable internet service is also available from Optimum.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 256 Mbps | 101 Mbps | 5 ms |
| Optimum Cable | 236 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 7 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Hempstead offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 256 Mbps for download speeds and 101 Mbps for upload speeds over 5,512 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Hempstead. 31% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 59 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 3 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 425 Mbps | 450 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 474 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 654 Mbps | 689 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 928 Mbps | 377 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 273 Mbps | 236 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 311 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 9 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 330 Mbps | 271 Mbps | 4 ms |
Optimum is the 2nd most popular provider in Hempstead offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 236 Mbps for download speeds and 36 Mbps for upload speeds over 5,330 recent tests.
Optimum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Hempstead. 35% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 26% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 323 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 339 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 77 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 129 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 277 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 345 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 429 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 150 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 9 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 503 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 514 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 8 ms |
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