In Southampton 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 232 Mbps and an average upload speed of 34 Mbps. In addition to Optimum, DSL 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 | 232 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 9 ms |
| Verizon DSL | 160 Mbps | 82 Mbps | 10 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Optimum is the most popular provider in Southampton offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 232 Mbps for download speeds and 34 Mbps for upload speeds over 15,713 recent tests.
Optimum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Southampton. 41% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 55% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 291 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 89 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 307 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 301 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 231 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 219 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 241 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 316 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 238 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 279 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 8 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Southampton offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 160 Mbps for download speeds and 82 Mbps for upload speeds over 107 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Southampton. 40% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 54% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2024 | 755 Mbps | 886 Mbps | 13 ms |
| May 24, 2024 | 864 Mbps | 205 Mbps | 13 ms |
| May 22, 2024 | 832 Mbps | 294 Mbps | 16 ms |
| May 21, 2024 | 889 Mbps | 692 Mbps | 23 ms |
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