Internet providers in Colonie, NY

Residential (6)
Business (8)
Mobile (4)

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

Checking email
Streaming music on one device
Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

Doing a lot of almost anything

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Colonie Residential Internet Coverage

Tucked in the metropolitan area between Schenectady and Albany, Colonie is a mid-sized New York suburb that appeals to students, professionals, families, and retirees. With the variety of high speed Internet providers that bring coverage to Colonie, there are connection options for every home and business.

Perhaps one of the most easily accessible companies in Colonie is Spectrum. As one of the country's largest cable providers, Spectrum brings service to the entire city. The network runs far past the city of limits of Colonie to reach Schenectady, Albany, and many other communities in this part of New York.

If you're more interested in satellite coverage in Colonie, Viasat could be the provider for you. Viasat provides a sprawling satellite network that reaches every part of Colonie and most other communities in New York. Download speeds vary, so you can compare different plan options and find the best solution for you.

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Summary of Colonie 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.	Fiber	1000 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
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Consolidated Communications	Cable & DSL	50 Mbps	2.5/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Hudson Valley Wireless	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Hudson Valley Wireless

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 Colonie, NY

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