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Internet Providers in Rochester, NY

Over 3,158 people in Rochester found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

96.31% availability
Spectrum logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#4

Viasat

7.03% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

Frontier

100% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Phone
Speed up to:

7 Gbps

User Review:

(2641)

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Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speeds are wired, Fiber 1 Gig location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. Max speed capable range for Fiber 500 (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Fiber 1 Gig (846-1000 Mbps download, 792-1000 Mbps upload), Fiber 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 5 Gig (4500-5000) and requires 5 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 7 Gig (up to 7000) and requires 7 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to select customers. $50 expert installation fee applies. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device for Fiber 500, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig, and up to $400 for Fiber 5 Gig and Fiber 7 Gig also applies if equipment is not returned. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Price and terms subject to change. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#6

HughesNet

5.42% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Rochester, NY

#1Dish Network

  • 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.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • 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
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Rochester

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Rochester, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Spectrum cable internet is the next-best option in Rochester for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Rochester. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 6 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Rochester?

Frontier is the fastest internet provider in Rochester, NY, with download speeds up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds up to 7 Gbps — available to 100% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
FrontierFiber / Phone7 Gbps7 Gbps100.00%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps96.31%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps7.03%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps5.42%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Rochester?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Rochester starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Frontier$49.99Up to 7 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Rochester?

Rochester has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

9.32%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

96.31%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 96.31%, Cyberonic covers 0.00%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

88.59%

Frontier, max 7 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

96.09%

No contracts or data caps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet leads at 86.10%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Rochester residents.

Rochester, NY - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Rochester, NY has a total of 11 internet providers including  5 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 4 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Rochester, NY by Coverage Area

All 11 internet providers serving Rochester by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Frontier7 Gbps7 GbpsFiber / Phone100.00%
2.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone96.31%
3.Nysys Wireless6 Mbps2 MbpsFixed Wireless96.09%
4.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
5.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
6.Greenlight Networks1 Gbps100 MbpsFiber9.32%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone7.03%
8.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone5.42%
9.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
10.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
11.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Rochester?

Yes. Rochester residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Rochester, NY, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 11 internet providers in Rochester, NY. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Frontier has the fastest speeds in Rochester, with a top download speed of 7 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Rochester. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Rochester residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Rochester, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Rochester. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Rochester is 24 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Rochester, NY.

Frontier, Spectrum, EarthLink Fiber, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Viasat offer internet in Rochester, NY.

  • Frontier: Offers speeds up to 7 Gbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

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Free wireless internet access points in Rochester

Barnard Crossing Branch
2 Vince Tofany Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-8951
Brighton Memorial Library
2300 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
(585) 784-5300
Central Library Of Rochester And Monroe County
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 428-7300
Charlotte Branch Library
3557 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 428-8216
Chili Public Library
3333 Chili Avenue
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 889-2200
Gates Public Library
902 Elmgrove Road
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 247-6446
Greece Public Library
2 Vince Tofany Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-8951
Henrietta Public Library
455 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 359-7093
Highland Branch Library
971 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 428-8206
Irondequoit Public Library - Helen Mcgraw Branch
2180 East Ridge Rd.
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 336-6060
Irondequoit Public Library - Pauline Evans Branch
45 Cooper Road
Rochester, NY 14617
(585) 336-6062
Lincoln Branch Library
851 Joseph Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 428-8210
Lyell Branch Library
956 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 428-8218
Maplewood Community Library
1111 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 428-8220
Monroe Branch Library
809 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 428-8202
Monroe County Library System
Rochester, NY 14615
Phillis Wheatley Community Library
33 Dr. Samuel Mccree Way
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 428-8212
Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 428-7300
Sully Branch Library
530 Webster Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 428-8208
Winton Branch Library
611 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 428-8204

How We Research Internet Providers

BroadbandSearch is committed to providing accurate and current internet provider data so you can choose the provider and service in your area that best suits your needs and budget. Here is how we source and verify the information we provide:

Data Sources

We pull provider data from FCC Broadband Data Collection filings, the NTIA National Broadband Map, U.S. Census Bureau data, and direct provider disclosures.

Coverage

Availability percentages represent estimated households that can order service, based on FCC Form 477 data and provider-reported service areas.

Reviews

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