In the Albany area there are 7 residential Fiber providers covering 46.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,622 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, NY.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Albany
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 the Albany area are not shown.
Albany Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Albany area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 46.35% of the Albany area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Greenlight Networks. Call one of the companies with service in the Albany area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Albany area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Albany area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Albany home can get up to 1,622 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 4.26% 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 the Albany area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Albany area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Albany area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Albany area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.50% of Albany homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.28% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.01% of Albany homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Albany area, along with details on where in the Albany area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Albany, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 36.19%, or 325,420 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, west, central, south, southeast, and east Albany area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Albany area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany 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
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Albany area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany area 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
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Albany, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 36.19%, or 325,420 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, west, central, south, southeast, and east Albany area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Albany area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 75 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany 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
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Albany area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fiber providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany area 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
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Albany, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.65%, or 23,800 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, northwest, and north Albany 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 the Albany area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Albany area 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 fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany area 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 149 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 75.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Albany Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Albany area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Albany area compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in the Albany area are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 1,622 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 46.35% in the Albany area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Albany area 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Menands, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Colonie, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rensselaer, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Slingerlands, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westmere, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delmar, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glenmont, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Latham, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Watervliet, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilderland, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bakersfield, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Albuquerque, NM: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McAllen, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds