Internet providers in Schenectady, NY

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What is the best internet provider in Schenectady?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Schenectady

Cable

82%
Coverage

DSL

83%
Coverage

Fiber

100%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Schenectady

3 Mbps

86%
Availability

10 Mbps

86%
Availability

25 Mbps

86%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

86%

Schenectady

100%

New York

79%

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Schenectady Residential Internet Coverage

The conveniently located city of Schenectady is a major state hub for commerce, business, and transportation. For that reason, internet is a high priority for those who work and reside in this region.

One of the speediest options available in this region is fiber optic internet. Through Verizon Fios, much of Schenectady enjoys consistent access to high-speed service. The network runs north to Glenville, south to Guilderland, west to Rotterdam Junction, and east to Niskayuna. Coverage also sprawls across the central part of the city, serving areas like Scotia, Harding Crossing, Shakers, and Pine Grove.

Customers interested in cable service have a number of options through Time Warner Spectrum. This internet service provider has a massive network that runs across the entirety of Schenectady. Through Time Warner Spectrum, major neighborhoods like Hawthorne Hill, Aqueduct, and Alplaus enjoy the benefits of reliable service. On top of that, the network extends to the north, south, east, and west to reach outlying communities.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Schenectady

EarthLink. offers internet at speeds up to 2048 Mbps

Verizon Home Internet offers internet at speeds up to 2048 Mbps

Spectrum offers Internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)

T-Mobile Home Internet. offers internet at speeds up to 245 Mbps

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Summary of Schenectady internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink.	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
HughesNet	Geo Satellite	50 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Consolidated Communications	Cable & DSL	50 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Internet providers in Schenectady, NY

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