In Albany County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 96.80% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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9 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
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
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Internet service is available in 96.80% of Albany County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Albany County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Albany County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Albany County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Albany County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albany County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Albany County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Albany County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albany County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Albany County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Albany County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Albany County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Albany County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Albany County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Albany County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Albany County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Albany County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.80%, or 292,193 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Albany County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. 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 cable upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 0.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable Cable in Albany County, NY
Mid-Hudson Cable cable coverage
About 3.43%, or 10,808 people, have Mid-Hudson Cable cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest 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 cable download speeds
Mid-Hudson Cable is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mid-Hudson Cable cable is the slowest. 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 400 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable cable upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-Hudson Cable cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-Hudson Cable is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Albany County cable 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 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Albany County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.02%, or 286,573 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Albany County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Albany County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Albany County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Albany County, NY
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 78.55%, or 247,307 people, have Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Albany County area. Hudson Valley Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Albany County.
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Hudson Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from Hudson Valley Wireless goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Albany County customers is up to 134 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hudson Valley Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Albany County fixed wireless providers. Hudson Valley Wireless offers 4 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Hudson Valley Wireless customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Albany County, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.60%, or 175,061 people, have Verizon fixed wireless 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 a majority of Albany County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany County. The fastest plan anyone in Albany County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Albany County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Albany County Internet 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 internet in Albany County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Albany County are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 96.80% in Albany County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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 internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otsego County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cortland County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yates County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Santa Cruz County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anoka County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Luis Obispo County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weber County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Merced County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Horry County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Erie County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yolo County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds