In the Albany area there are 14 residential internet providers covering 97.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,318 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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14 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
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 97.99% of the Albany area. 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 the Albany area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Albany area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Albany area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Albany home can get up to 1,318 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Albany area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Albany area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Albany area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Albany area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Albany
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Albany area 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 the Albany area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Albany 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 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 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 0 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, the Albany area needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Albany, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 95.32%, or 857,172 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Albany area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. 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 cable upload speeds
In the Albany area 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 average 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 the Albany area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Albany, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.11%, or 810,336 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 the Albany area.
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 the Albany area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area 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 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Albany area 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 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 the Albany area 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Albany, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 55.42%, or 498,382 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 a majority of the Albany area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Albany area 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 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Albany, NY
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 54.86%, or 493,369 people, have Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Hudson Valley Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Albany area.
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Hudson Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Albany area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany area can order from Hudson Valley Wireless goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 137 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Albany area 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 fixed wireless providers. Hudson Valley Wireless offers 4 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 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
- 51.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
Albany Internet 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 internet in the Albany area compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in the Albany area are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 1,318 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 97.99% in the Albany area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Menands, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colonie, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rensselaer, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Slingerlands, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmere, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delmar, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenmont, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Latham, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Watervliet, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guilderland, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bakersfield, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Albuquerque, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McAllen, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knoxville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds