In Albany there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 500 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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5 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 100.00% 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 Nextlink. 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 500 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
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, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% 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 100.00%.
- 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: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Albany internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Albany homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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 2 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 badly 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Albany, OK
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 26 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Albany.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Albany, OK
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 26 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Albany.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pine-Net Fixed Wireless in Albany, OK
Pine-Net fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 26 people, have Pine-Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Pine-Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Albany.
Pine-Net fixed wireless download speeds
Pine-Net is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Pine-Net fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Pine-Net goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Pine-Net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pine-Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Pine-Net is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Pine-Net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 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 Oklahoma?
Internet speeds in Albany are much slower versus the average speeds in Oklahoma: 3,401 Mbps in Oklahoma versus 500 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Oklahoma is 98.43% versus 100.00% 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
- Wade, OK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utica, OK: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Yuba, OK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tulip, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith-Lee, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roberta, OK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ivanhoe, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yarnaby, OK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Telephone, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hendrix, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hickman, AR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Casa Piedra, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huron Mountain, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Esperanza, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grisdale, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Unionville, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bray, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oxbow, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trout Creek, UT: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tobe, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds