In Merrick there are 2 internet service providers, with Optimum being the most popular. Optimum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Optimum customers had an average download speed of 203 Mbps and an average upload speed of 30 Mbps. In addition to Optimum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 203 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 7 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 169 Mbps | 87 Mbps | 6 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Optimum is the most popular provider in Merrick offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 203 Mbps for download speeds and 30 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,036 recent tests.
Optimum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Merrick. 31% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 45% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 317 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 277 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 512 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 74 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 429 Mbps | 42 Mbps | 17 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 45 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 241 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 210 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 315 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 6 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Merrick offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 169 Mbps for download speeds and 87 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,890 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Merrick. 25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 586 Mbps | 238 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 56 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 290 Mbps | 165 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 29 Mbps | 107 Mbps | 5 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 303 Mbps | 98 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 236 Mbps | 48 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 94 Mbps | 79 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 216 Mbps | 131 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 325 Mbps | 188 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 311 Mbps | 198 Mbps | 4 ms |
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