The 10 BEST Internet Providers in Albany, NY (for 2023)

#1Spectrum96.48% availability

Speed up to:

50 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

User Review:

Spectrum provides Cable Internet, Television and Phone services in Albany, NY.

#2Verizon84.19% availability

Speed up to:

100 Mbps

Price from:

$69.00

User Review:

Verizon provides Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone services in Albany, NY.

#3Verizon Fios Fiber33.9% availability

Speed up to:

940 Mbps

Price from:

$69.00

User Review:

Verizon Fios Fiber provides Fiber Internet services in Albany, NY.

#4HughesNet97.18% availability

Speed up to:

25 Mbps

Price from:

$69.99

User Review:

HughesNet provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Albany, NY.

#5Viasat97.5% availability

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$60.00

User Review:

Viasat provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Albany, NY.

#6EarthLink45% availability

Speed up to:

75 Mbps

Price from:

$49.95

User Review:

EarthLink provides Fiber Internet and DSL Internet services in Albany, NY.

Television Only Providers in Albany, NY

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Albany, NY

DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
Record up to 16 shows at once.
80,000 On Demand Titles.
FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Call now for Dish Network internet availability at your address.

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Albany, NY

Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
Includes local channels
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$69.99

Call now for DIRECTV internet availability at your address.

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Best Provider Overall

Spectrum

Best Provider for Gaming

Verizon Fios Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

Verizon Fios Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

Viasat

Albany, NY - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Albany, NY has a total of 19 internet providers including 7 Fiber Internet providers, 3 Cable Internet providers, 5 DSL Internet providers, 5 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Albany, NY Internet Providers Ranked by Maximum Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	Verizon Fios Fiber	940 Mbps	Fiber Internet
2.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
3.	Verizon	100 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
4.	EarthLink	75 Mbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
5.	Spectrum	50 Mbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone
6.	HughesNet	25 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Albany, New York

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - Spectrum
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - Spectrum
Best Provider for Gaming - Verizon Fios Fiber
Best Provider for Streaming - Verizon Fios Fiber
Best Provider for Availability - Viasat

Fastest Internet Speeds in Albany, New York

Verizon Fios Fiber - 940 Mbps** Fast Download **
Viasat - 150 Mbps
Verizon - 100 Mbps

Internet Provider Types in Albany, New York

Fiber Internet - 12.88%
Cable Internet - 96.48%
DSL Internet - 84.18%
Fixed Wireless Internet - 99.98%
Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Albany, New York

Viasat - 97.5%
HughesNet - 97.18%
Spectrum - 96.48%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Albany, New York with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

Verizon Fios Fiber - 940 Mbps - Fiber Internet
Verizon - 100 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
EarthLink - 75 Mbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
FairPoint Communications - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Lightower Fiber Networks - Fiber Internet
Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Albany, New York, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

Spectrum - 50 Mbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
HughesNet - 25 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
Verizon - 100 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone
EarthLink - 75 Mbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Verizon Fios Fiber - 940 Mbps - Fiber Internet

Frequently Asked Questions about Albany, NY

Which provider offers the best internet service in Albany, NY?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Albany, NY, with download speeds up to 50 Mbps and pricing starting at $49.99.

How many internet providers provide service in Albany, NY?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Albany, NY.

What providers offer internet service in Albany, NY.

Viasat, HughesNet, Spectrum, Verizon, EarthLink and Verizon Fios Fiber offer internet service in Albany, NY.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Albany, NY?

EarthLink is the cheapest internet provider in Albany, NY, with pricing starting at $49.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Albany, NY?

Verizon Fios Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Albany, NY, with maximum speeds reaching 940 Mbps.

Is fiber internet available in Albany, NY?

Yes! Fiber internet covers 13% of Albany, NY.

Compare Internet Providers in Albany, New York by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Download	Max Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	Hudson Valley Wireless View Plans	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	99.98%
2.	Viasat View Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	97.50%
3.	HughesNet View Plans	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	97.18%
4.	Spectrum View Plans	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone	96.48%
5.	Verizon View Plans	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Television, Mobile and Phone	84.19%
6.	Cyberonic View Plans	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	84.19%
7.	EarthLink View Plans	75 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	45.00%
8.	Verizon Fios Fiber View Plans	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	Fiber Internet	33.90%
9.	FairPoint Communications View Plans	50 Mbps	30 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	1.17%
10.	Sand Prairie Wireless View Plans	4 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.15%
11.	Lightower Fiber Networks View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet	~
12.	Level 3 Communications View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
13.	BounceLinx View Plans	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~

Free wireless internet access points in Albany, NY

Albany Public Library - Arbor Hill-West Hill Branch

148 Henry Johnson Boulevard

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 694-0596

Albany Public Library - Delaware Branch

331 Delaware Avenue

Albany, NY 12209

(518) 463-0254

Albany Public Library - John A. Howe Branch

105 Schuyler Street

Albany, NY 12202

(518) 472-9485

Albany Public Library - John J. Bach Branch

455 New Scotland Avenue

Albany, NY 12208

(518) 482-2154

Albany Public Library - Main Library

161 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

(518) 427-4300

Albany Public Library - North Albany Branch

616 North Pearl Street

Albany, NY 12204

(518) 463-1581

Albany Public Library - Pine Hills Branch

Albany, NY 12208

(518) 482-7911

Menands Public Library

4 North Lyons Avenue

Albany, NY 12204

(518) 463-4035

Upper Hudson Library System

28 Essex Street

Albany, NY 12206

(518) 437-9880

William K Sanford Town Library

629 Albany Shaker Road

Albany, NY 12211

(518) 458-9274

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#1Spectrum96.48% availability

#2Verizon84.19% availability

#3Verizon Fios Fiber33.9% availability

#4HughesNet97.18% availability

#5Viasat97.5% availability

#6EarthLink45% availability

Television Only Providers in Albany, NY

#1Dish Network

#2DIRECTV

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