Internet service providers are companies that provide internet services to both residential homes and business facilities. ISP's offer a variety of services such as access to the web, e-mail accounts, web hosting and such. There is a wide range of options of quality and quantity for each of the services, which can accommodate the common residential internet user to larger multi local businesses. It is important customers carefully consider all of the factors such as cost and reliability before choosing an internet service provider. It's important that ISP's accommodate the specific unique needs of the individual customer.

The Verizon company offers internet service in New York. There are several internet plans available with different speeds and features. Verizon Fios, the best internet service provided by the company, has been recently introduced in parts of the Bronx and Queens.

Verizon has three basic plans for high speed internet service:

• Verizon's high speed internet starter plan has download speeds of 1 Mbps and upload speed of 384 Kbps. A free modem is provided with the plan. First month of service is free, and the next five months are $9.99 per month, and then a regular price $19.99 per month. The prices apply only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $19.99 per month is charged for those using only the Verizon internet service.
• Verizon's high speed internet power plan has download speeds of 3 Mbps and upload speed of 768 Kbps. A free modem or wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and the next five months are $19.99 per month, and then a regular price $29.99 per month. The prices apply only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $29.99 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service.
• Verizon's high speed internet turbo plan has download speeds of 7 Mbps and upload speed of 768 Kbps. A free modem or wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and the next five months are $32.99 per month, and then a regular price $42.99 per month. The prices apply only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $42.99 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service.

Additional features that come with Verizon's high speed internet package are; 24/7 live technical support, personal web space, and E-mail accounts. Verizon Fios internet service offers even faster high speed internet through fiber optic delivery. Verizon Fios fast plan includes download speeds of 10 Mbps and upload speed of 2 Mbps. A wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and then it is $42.99 per month. The price applies only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $47.99 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service.

Verizon Fios faster plan includes download speeds of 20Mbps and upload speed of 5 Mbps. A wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and then it is $52.99 per month. The price applies only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $57.99 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service. Verizon Fios Faster Plus plan includes download speeds of 20 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps. A free wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and then it is $64.99 per month. The price applies only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $69.99 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service.

Verizon Fios Fastest plan includes download speeds of 50 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps. A free wireless router is provided with the plan. First month of service is free when ordered online, and then it is $139.95 per month. The price applies only to those who also use Verizon phone service. Otherwise, a regular fee of $144.95 per month is charged for those using only this Verizon internet service. For an additional fee, Verizon also offers internet security services that include anti virus, parental control, and against any other threats to computers.

Cablevision provides internet services in the New York Metropolitan Area. Optimum Online is a high speed internet service provider that currently reaches out to nearly five million households and over 600,000 businesses. In New York City, Optimum Online is available in parts of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

In the New York Metro area, high speed internet has become synonymous with the Optimum Online service. It is well known to deliver speeds five times faster than phone company internet service. Optimum online delivers download speeds of 15 Mbps, compared to phone companies speeds of less than 3 Mbps. This means that Optimum Online allows users to download movie trailers, songs, software, and video game demos in only a few seconds to a minute. A full movie takes less than 10 minutes to download with Optimum Online.

Optimum Online provides upload speeds of 2 Mbps, which means that e-mailing large files and uploading a video takes only a few minutes. For those looking for even faster internet, an upgrade to Optimum Online Boost is available. This service provides download speeds of up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds of 5 Mbps. Additional features of the plan include easy website building tools, web hosting, several e-mail accounts, and $50 of Google Adwords (for advertising.)

Internet security is a top priority at Optimum Online. There is a dedicated security team monitoring the connectivity and internet uptime services, they are always ready and willing to answer any question from customers as well as troubleshoot. Security measures such as anti-virus, firewall and parental controls come with the Optimum Online package. Additionally, Optimum Online provides a network magic security plan, a basic and free online test of a home network, making sure it is safe from possible outsiders trying to access it.

Optimum Online is perfect for children, allowing them to complete homework and schoolwork easily with fast reliable internet access to useful resources. Parental control allows parents to monitor their children's internet activities, making sure only the appropriate resources are available for the children. Additionally, Optimum Online has a partnership with Power To Learn, an online educational program.

Optimum Online provides complimentary e-mail services with up to 5 accounts with 500 megabytes of space for each user. E-mail virus protection is available to filter out all unwanted e-mail spam. Technical staff is ready and available to help customers by phone and online. Optimum Online internet service starts at $29.95 a month. An upgrade to Optimum Online Boost is available for additional $9.95 a month.

Optimum Online is also a great choice for businesses. In addition to the regular services, Optimum Business services provides more e-mail accounts, static IP addresses and website hosting. The services are delivered using an intelligent Enterprise Network. Another choice for larger businesses is available through Optimum Lighpath, which provides services in data, internet, voice and video.

• Lightpath data services connects two or more locations and delivers data between and among them through the latest technology.
• Lightpath internet provides businesses with the best internet services featuring a variety of options of high speeds up to 1000 Mbps.
• Lightpath voice is available as an IP-based solution with managed premise-based and hosted service options, or as an unmanaged IP-based or traditional voice solution.
• Lighpath video transport services provide reliable high quality broadcast video transport for media companies such as production facilities and television stations.

In New York City areas such as Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, Mobile broadband internet access is an alternative to dial up, DSL and cable internet. It is a wireless internet service that allows users to connect to the internet through their notebooks/laptops. Internet service providers of mobile broadband have extensive networks that cover most areas within the United States, and even expand beyond the border and overseas. The advantages of having mobile broadband include a reliable connection in many areas, inside and outside the home or office. It is simply having wireless internet while on the move. The speeds of such wireless internet are faster than dial up by several times.

In New York City, Some well known internet service providers of mobile broadband are Verizon, Sprint and AT&T.