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Internet Providers in Ghent, New York

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Home Internet in Ghent, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 66.3%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 10.7%
  • 5. Lightpath
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.7%
  • Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 41.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Ghent, NY

In Ghent, New York, Spectrum ranks as the top internet provider. With a cable connection, Spectrum delivers download speeds up to 1 Gbps. Covering 66.3% of the community, it offers plans starting at $49.99 per month. This makes Spectrum a compelling choice for high-bandwidth activities like streaming, gaming, and remote work. The cable infrastructure ensures stable, high-speed service for many Ghent residents.

Viasat Internet also serves the area, offering satellite connections to 100% of the community with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. However, its plans start at a higher price of $119.99 per month. Meanwhile, HughesNet, another satellite provider, covers the entire community with speeds up to 100 Mbps and plans starting at $49.99 per month. This makes HughesNet a more budget-friendly option compared to Viasat.

Both Viasat and HughesNet are essential for areas where DSL, fiber, or fixed wireless are not available. While Spectrum offers the fastest and most affordable service where it is available, Viasat and HughesNet ensure all Ghent residents have access to important internet connectivity.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Lightpath
  • Consolidated
66.32000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Ghent, NY

Provider Connection Types in Ghent, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ghent, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
6.21%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
65.09%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
65.35%

List of Internet Providers in Ghent, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
Lightpath Fiber 2 Gbps
Consolidated DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ghent, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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