Internet providers in Albany, NY

Internet in Albany

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Albany area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Albany Residential Internet Coverage

The capital city of Albany includes university neighborhoods, metropolitan shopping and business areas, and residential neighborhoods, all of which have access to a multitude of internet options.

Verizon Fios is Verizon's fiber-optics internet service. As Verizon installs fiber networks across the country, coverage may expand in Albany. Currently, fiber is available in the northeastern neighborhood of Bishop's Gate, extending into the far northern neighborhood of Dunes. Parts of the university district and Normanskill are also included in the fiber network. Fiber is moving into the central part of the city in neighborhoods like Whitehall. All of Albany is in Verizon's DSL service area, including major neighborhoods like West Hill, South End, and Delaware Avenue. Similarly, Time Warner Cable offers high-speed cable internet to every neighborhood in Albany.

Alternatively, those who enjoy satellite service can rest easy knowing that HughesNet has satellite service that spans all of Albany. Coverage extends to the Hudson River on the east side of Albany, including metropolitan hubs like New Scotland and Center Square.

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Average download speed
198.39 Mbps

Average upload speed
37.19 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.51 ms

Average jitter
6.93 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Albany?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Albany internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Hudson Valley Wireless	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Hudson Valley Wireless
Consolidated Communications	Cable & DSL	50 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications