In Colonie there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Colonie
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 Colonie are not shown.
Colonie Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Colonie is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.37% of Colonie. 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 Colonie above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Colonie?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Colonie.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Colonie home can get up to 940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 99.37% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Colonie?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Colonie you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Colonie homes.
- Cable is fastest for 100.00% 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 less than 1% of Colonie homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Colonie, along with details on where in Colonie and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Colonie, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.37%, or 7,739 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Colonie area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonie.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonie. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonie. The fastest plan anyone in Colonie can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Colonie customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Colonie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Colonie fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonie is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Colonie, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.37%, or 7,739 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Colonie area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Colonie.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Colonie. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Colonie. The fastest plan anyone in Colonie can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Colonie customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Colonie download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Colonie fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Colonie is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Colonie Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Colonie or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Colonie compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in Colonie are much faster versus the average speeds in New York: 0.00 Mbps in New York versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 0.00% versus 99.37% in Colonie.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Colonie 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
- Westmere, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Guilderland, NY: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Latham, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Albany, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Slingerlands, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Menands, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watervliet, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cohoes, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schenectady, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Island, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Haw River, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seabrook, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scottsburg, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scottdale, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scotia, NY: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Schuyler, NE: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Savannah, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Satsuma, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Salem, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds