Internet Providers in Rochester, New York
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Home Internet in Rochester, NY
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To225 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 29.4% -
2. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 95.6%Rochester speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
3. EarthLink 
Download Speeds:500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 28.5% -
4. Frontier 
Download Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 Gbps*
Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 34.3%Rochester speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier -
5. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 99.9% -
6. T-Mobile 
Download Speeds:72 - 245 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 72% -
7. Hughesnet 
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
8. Greenlight Networks 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 47.2% -
9. Starlink 
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon 
Speeds Up To50 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 54.3% -
Always ON 
Download Speeds:25 - 150 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 63.6%
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Best Internet Providers in Rochester, NY
The best internet provider in Rochester is Greenlight Networks. But that’s not your only option: Rochester has a couple of other great fiber internet options in the form of EarthLink Fiber and Frontier Fiber, and the city is also served by Spectrum’s reliable cable internet network.
Greenlight’s status as a local favorite has a lot to do with their prices, which are relatively low considering the speeds it offers: As of this writing, Greenlight’s prices start at $55 per month, although you’ll have to pay a bit more if you want Greenlight Networks’ local top speed, which can be up to 5 Gbps.
Spectrum Internet’s prices start at $50, and speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps for cable internet. Be sure to check out Spectrum’s bundle deals, which start at $90 and combine Spectrum Internet with other Spectrum-branded services such as Spectrum TV®, Spectrum Voice® and Spectrum Mobile®.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
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63.629999999999995% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.56% |
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Internet Availability in Rochester, NY
Rochester residents can choose a reliable home internet connection from 11 providers. With a few fiber options and a cable service dominating the Flower City, some choices are available depending on your location.
Residents can choose from Greenlight, Frontier, or EarthLink for fiber internet. Greenlight has a large coverage area in downtown and surrounding areas. The provider also has coverage close to ROC and north of Rochester’s neighboring Henrietta. While Frontier has low coverage in the city’s downtown, it covers 34.3% of the city. Frontier makes up for what it lacks in downtown coverage with broad availability in the Maplewood Historic District and east of the Browncroft Historic District. EarthLink only features 28.5% availability, but it may be a great option if you’re in their service area.
When it comes to cable internet, Rochester features a singular option: Spectrum. The provider is widely available, reaching 95.6% of the city. Spectrum’s sweeping coverage extends west toward Spencerport and east toward Penfield. Coverage north to south enjoys a similarly large coverage area. A few sporadic locations throughout the city are outside Spectrum’s coverage area. The Convention District west of the Genesee River and the neighboring areas around the University of Rochester Mid Campus are among the most prominent dead zones.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Rochester, NY
Provider Connection Types in Rochester, NY
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Rochester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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41.19% |
| Cable |
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96.52% |
| Fiber |
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48.69% |
List of Internet Providers in Rochester, NY
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 5 Gbps | |
| Frontier | DSL, Fiber | 200 Mbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| T-Mobile | 5G Internet | 245 Mbps | |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Greenlight Networks | Fiber | 5 Gbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps |
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Internet Providers in Rochester, NY
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
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| 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 | $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Frontier | $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | DSL, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Greenlight Networks | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| 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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