In Albany County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 1.08% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 10 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Albany County, NY.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Albany County, NY please click below.
Albany County, NY Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Albany County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Albany County are not shown.
Albany County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Albany County is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 1.08% of Albany County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is StateTel. Call one of the companies with service in Albany County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Albany County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Albany County.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Albany County home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 10 Mbps, which 1.08% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Albany County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albany County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.62% of Albany County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.85% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.20% of Albany County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albany County, along with details on where in Albany County and at what speeds.
StateTel DSL in Albany County, NY

StateTel DSL coverage
About 1.04%, or 3,281 people, have StateTel DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Albany County area. StateTel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany County.
StateTel DSL download speeds
StateTel is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, StateTel DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from StateTel goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
StateTel DSL upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for StateTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, StateTel is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Albany County DSL providers. StateTel offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Albany County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albany County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Albany County compare to the rest of New York?
DSL internet speeds in Albany County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 10 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 1.08% in Albany County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albany County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Rensselaer County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: more DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Otsego County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yates County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Santa Cruz County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Weber County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Horry County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds


