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Internet Providers in
Ames, NY

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Home Internet in Ames, NY
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    10 - 115 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ames, NY

Spectrum dominates Ames, New York, with its cable internet, boasting download speeds up to 1 Gbps and a starting price of $49.99 per month. Spectrum's comprehensive coverage spans the whole village, making it ideal for those needing fast and reliable internet.

In Ames, Frontier and Viasat provide alternative options. Frontier offers a DSL connection with speeds up to 115 Mbps, starting at $64.99 per month. Like Spectrum, Frontier covers the entire village. Viasat, offering a satellite connection, delivers speeds up to 35 Mbps. Despite the lower speeds, Viasat's 100% coverage ensures it remains a crucial option, especially where other connections might fail.

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
  • Hughesnet
100%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • XNET WiFi
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Ames, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ames, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%

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