In Albany County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 54.87% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 958 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 Fiber internet providers in Albany County, NY.
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Albany County, NY Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 54.87% of Albany County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in Albany County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Albany County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Albany County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Albany County home can get up to 958 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,048 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 75 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albany County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Albany County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Albany County, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 49.59%, or 156,121 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Albany County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Albany County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Albany County customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Albany County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 49.59%, or 156,121 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Albany County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Albany County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Albany County customers is up to 940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany County fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 880 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Albany County, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.13%, or 9,868 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, northwest, west, south, and north Albany County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 85.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
StateTel Fiber in Albany County, NY
StateTel fiber coverage
About 1.67%, or 5,263 people, have StateTel fiber 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 fiber download speeds
StateTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, StateTel fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from StateTel goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
StateTel fiber upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for StateTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, StateTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany County fiber 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 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable Fiber in Albany County, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber coverage
About 1.28%, or 4,038 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Albany County area. Mid-Hudson Cable is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany County.
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from Mid-Hudson Cable goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable fiber upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Albany County fiber providers. Mid-Hudson Cable offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Albany County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Albany County compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Albany County are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 958 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 54.87% in Albany County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, MA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yates County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Weber County, UT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Horry County, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds