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Internet Providers in Altamont, New York

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    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Altamont, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 90.3%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.8%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 45.2%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Hudson Valley Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.4%

Best Internet Providers in Altamont, NY

Spectrum holds the top spot as the chief internet service provider in Altamont, New York. With a robust cable connection offering download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, Spectrum's plans serve a remarkable 91% of Altamont. The monthly cost stands at $49.99, blending high-speed data and broad coverage, making Spectrum a prime choice for residents needing high bandwidth for large downloads, HD streaming, or online gaming.

Sharing the remaining market are Verizon and Viasat Internet. Verizon offers fiber, DSL, and 5G internet connections with top download speeds hitting 940 Mbps. Covering 37% of the village at a starting price of $40 per month, Verizon could be a viable alternative for customers seeking high-speed fiber or 5G within the service area.

In contrast, Viasat Internet, a satellite provider, guarantees wholesome coverage with 30 Mbps download speed, priced at $49.99 per month. Those in areas not catered to by cable or fiber, or needing widespread availability, should consider Viasat. Between Spectrum, Verizon, and Viasat, Altamont residents have access to a full range of connection types, from cable and fiber to satellite.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
25.580000000000002%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • 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
90.28%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Altamont, NY

Provider Connection Types in Altamont, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altamont, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
10.84%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.27%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
37.15%

List of Internet Providers in Altamont, NY

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

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