Internet providers in Rochester, NY

Internet in Rochester

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

Rochester Residential Internet Coverage

The coastal city of Rochester offers several options for internet access, depending on your speed and budget needs.

Through Frontier Communications, all of Rochester has access to a high-speed internet network. The network covers a large area, from the northernmost point of Charlotte to Genesee Valley Park in the south. Service is available as far west as Lyell-Otis and Maplewood, reaching through central neighborhoods like South Wedge, Upper Falls, and Brown Square. In the eastern half of Rochester, service is available in the edge neighborhoods of Browncroft and Cobbs Hill.

Those who prefer a cable internet connection can get service through Time Warner Cable. The coverage area extends beyond the city limits. Western neighborhoods in the Time Warner Cable service area include Dutchtown and Maplewood. This company offers coverage to the southern neighborhoods of Highland and Strong, as well as the eastern communities of Culver, Cobbs Hill, and Browncroft.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Rochester

Average download speed
189.96 Mbps

Average upload speed
76.26 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
32.46 ms

Average jitter
6.89 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Rochester?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Rochester 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
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
Northwest Missouri Cellular	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Northwest Missouri Cellular
Rock Port Telephone	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rock Port Telephone
Greenlight Networks	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Greenlight Networks
Consolidated Communications	DSL	50 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications