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Internet providers in Albany, CA

AT&T
66% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
EarthLink
66% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(110)ā—Š

Ranked #1 Overall by Highspeedinternet.com customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

Sail Internet
50% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Sonic
85% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet.
49% available in Albany
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

Xfinity
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

Enjoy Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV+ for $15/month when added to your Xfinity Internet or Xfinity TV subscription.

Etheric Networks
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Comcast Business
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)ā—Š
Earthlink Business
95% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

Sail Internet
50% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Sonic
85% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
Zayo Group
9% available in Albany
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Ooma
86% available in Albany
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Etheric Networks
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Mint
Available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Xfinity Mobile
Available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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AT&T Wireless
100% available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Verizon Wireless
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Albany

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Albany area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$71.48/mo

Average speed
101.4 Mbps

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Best value provider

Albany Residential Internet Coverage

Albany is an established city in California that is currently home to almost 20,000 people. It offers quick access to major cities like Berkeley and San Francisco, allowing residents the benefits of city living. With the listings on this page, you can find high speed Internet options that suit your needs.

Many residents rely on AT&T for their Internet needs. You can access fiber optic, DSL, or both through this company, depending on which neighborhood you live in. AT&T boasts a massive network in Albany that reaches neighborhoods like Buchanan, Jackson, and Solano.

If you prefer the convenience of cable Internet, check out what Xfinity has to offer. Those who go with Xfinity can select from a range of plans at different speeds and prices. The Xfinity network reaches all of Albany.

Another huge Internet service provider in Albany is Sonic.net. This Internet service provider reaches all of Albany and many outlying cities.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Albany

Average download speed
101.36 Mbps

Average upload speed
93.51 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
11.94 ms

Average jitter
3.2 ms

 

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Learn more about Sonic

Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet.

Learn more about Xfinity

Learn more about Etheric Networks

What is the best internet provider in Albany?

  • AT&T - Great value
  • EarthLink - Multiple service types available
  • Xfinity - High speeds widely available

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Summary of Albany internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Sail Internet Fiber & Fixed Wireless 1000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Sail Internet
Sonic Fiber 10000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for Sonic
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Etheric Networks

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.

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