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Internet Providers in Albany, New York

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Home Internet in Albany, NY

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.8%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.6%
    Albany speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 29.6%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 43.2%
    Albany speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Hudson Valley Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 37.3%

Home Internet Summary in Albany, NY

Spectrum ranks as Albany, New York's top internet provider. It offers a cable connection with speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. With 94.60% availability in Albany, Spectrum ensures most residents access high-speed internet. This makes it a reliable choice for gamers, large households, and various users.

EarthLink Fiber and Verizon serve as strong alternatives. EarthLink Fiber provides a fiber connection that reaches speeds of 940 Mbps, starting at $54.95 per month. However, it covers only 29.60% of Albany, limiting accessibility. Verizon, with a mix of fiber, DSL, and 5G internet, covers 43.20% of the area. It offers speeds up to 940 Mbps and a lower starting price of $40 per month. Each provider has unique strengths, but Spectrum’s extensive coverage and performance make it the most versatile choice for Albany residents.

Best Internet Providers in Albany, NY

In Albany, the best internet service providers are Spectrum and Verizon Fios. Spectrum offers Albany residents high-speed cable internet reaching speeds of up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum’s internet-only plans start at $50 per month for 12 months, with bundling options including TV, internet, and phone. Spectrum has unrivaled coverage in Albany, extending service to 94.7 percent of the city.

If you’re looking for a fiber internet provider in Albany, Verizon Fios is an excellent option. Covering 29.5 percent of the area, it’s Albany’s top fiber internet service, with speeds up to 940 Mbps. Verizon Fios plans are also affordable and start at just $34.99 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
37.29%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
94.65%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Albany, NY

Provider Connection Types in Albany, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Albany, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.17%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.89%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
39.42%

List of Internet Providers in Albany, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Albany, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hudson Valley Wireless $24.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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