In Central Ave there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.31% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Central Ave
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 Central Ave are not shown.
Central Ave 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 99.31% of Central Ave. 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 Central Ave with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Ave?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Ave.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Ave home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.07% 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 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Ave.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Central Ave, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Ave?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Ave you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.95% of Central Ave homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.13% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central Ave homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Ave
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Ave 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 Central Ave based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Central Ave internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Ave homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Central Ave internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Central Ave badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Ave, along with details on where in Central Ave and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.07%, or 3,314 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Ave.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central Ave 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 Central Ave cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Massivemesh Fiber in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Massivemesh fiber coverage
About 3.95%, or 132 people, have Massivemesh fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast Central Ave area. Massivemesh is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Central Ave.
Massivemesh fiber download speeds
Massivemesh is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Massivemesh fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Massivemesh goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Massivemesh fiber upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Massivemesh fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Massivemesh is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Ave fiber providers. Massivemesh offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 99.31%, or 3,322 people, have Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. Hudson Valley Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Ave.
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Hudson Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Hudson Valley Wireless goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Ave customers is up to 88 Mbps.
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- 8.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hudson Valley Wireless is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Ave fixed wireless providers. Hudson Valley Wireless offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave 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 8.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 29.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Ave, Albany, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.07%, or 3,314 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave 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 Central Ave.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Ave customers is up to 85 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Ave 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 Central Ave fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 98.71%, or 3,302 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, northwest, southeast, and north Central Ave area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Ave.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Ave 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 Central Ave fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Central Ave Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Ave or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Ave compare to the rest of Albany?
Internet speeds in Central Ave are slower versus the average speeds in Albany: 1,318 Mbps in Albany versus 998 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Albany is 97.99% versus 99.31% in Central Ave.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Ave 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Sheridan Hollow, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Center Square, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Hill, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arbor Hill, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hills, Albany, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West End, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Helderberg, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Scotland-Woodlawn, Albany, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Eastmorland, Madison, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- North River Shores, Stuart, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Lauderdale Estates, North Lauderdale, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Growth Area, Fresno, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hidden Hills, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Heron Bay, San Leandro, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hembstead, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hawk's Landing, Verona, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds