In Albany there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.71% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 9,767 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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13 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 Albany are not shown.
Albany 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
Availability maps for all providers in Albany
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Internet service is available in 99.71% of Albany. 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 Albany Mutual Telephone. Now you can call companies in Albany with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Albany?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Albany.
Internet Speed Key
The average Albany home can get up to 9,767 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 97.16% 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Albany, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Albany?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albany you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.61% of Albany homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Albany homes.
Internet Market Health in Albany
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Albany 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 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Albany internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Albany homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Albany internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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 needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albany, along with details on where in Albany and at what speeds.
Albany Mutual Telephone Fiber in Albany, MN
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber coverage
About 97.16%, or 5,367 people, have Albany Mutual Telephone fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Albany Mutual Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany.
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber download speeds
Albany Mutual Telephone is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Albany Mutual Telephone fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Albany Mutual Telephone goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Albany Mutual Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Albany Mutual Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Albany Mutual Telephone is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany fiber providers. Albany Mutual Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Albany, MN
Spectrum cable coverage
About 54.27%, or 2,998 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, east, southeast, northeast, and northwest Albany area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Albany.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Albany 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 slowest compared to other Albany cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Albany, MN
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 12.11%, or 669 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and northeast Albany area. Centurylink 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.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 41.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Albany is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 41.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 35.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Cable in Albany, MN
Midco cable coverage
About 11.64%, or 643 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Albany area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL in Albany, MN
Arvig DSL coverage
About 6.25%, or 345 people, have Arvig DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Albany area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
Arvig DSL download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Arvig DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Arvig goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 67.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Arvig DSL upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Albany DSL providers. Arvig 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 Albany is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Arvig customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 67.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Arvig Fiber in Albany, MN
Arvig fiber coverage
About 5.21%, or 288 people, have Arvig fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Albany area. Arvig is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
Arvig fiber download speeds
Arvig is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arvig fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Arvig goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Arvig fiber upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arvig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arvig is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Albany fiber providers. Arvig offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Midco Fiber in Albany, MN
Midco fiber coverage
About 3.53%, or 195 people, have Midco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Albany area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
Midco fiber download speeds
Midco is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midco fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Midco goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Midco fiber upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Albany fiber providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.21%, or 5,425 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany 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.
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. 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. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 64.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany 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 below average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Albany 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 14 Mbps.
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- 64.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.36%, or 2,340 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Albany.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany 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 below average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.40%, or 1,348 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, northwest, north, and east Albany area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Albany.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Albany is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.40%, or 1,348 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, northwest, north, and east Albany area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Albany.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Albany is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 7.28%, or 402 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, southeast, and south Albany area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 139 Mbps.
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- 68.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Albany is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
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- 68.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies Fixed Wireless in Albany, MN
Xtratyme fixed wireless coverage
About 1.01%, or 56 people, have Xtratyme fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and northwest Albany area. Xtratyme is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Albany.
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Xtratyme is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Xtratyme fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Xtratyme goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Xtratyme Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Xtratyme fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Xtratyme is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Xtratyme offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Albany Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albany or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Albany compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Internet speeds in Albany are much faster versus the average speeds in Minnesota: 3,031 Mbps in Minnesota versus 9,767 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Minnesota is 99.24% versus 99.71% in Albany.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albany 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 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
- St. Anna, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avon, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Freeport, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Holdingford, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collegeville, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Munich, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Wendel, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Martin, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Rosa, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jacobs Prairie, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fort Myers Shores, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parker, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- American Falls, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Surfside, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Tripoli, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Waverly, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robesonia, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Peotone, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carolina Beach, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Versailles, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds