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Internet providers in Schenectady, NY

Spectrum
63% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

EarthLink.
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

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

Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Hughesnet
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

Starlink
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
T-Mobile Home Internet.
66% available in Schenectady
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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

Consolidated Communications
30% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Spectrum
63% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – all with a multi-year price guarantee.

Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(16)
Earthlink Business
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

Get started with a $500 gift card today.

Hughesnet
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

Consolidated Communications
30% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Schenectady
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Mint
Available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
72% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

Verizon Wireless
73% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
99% available in Schenectady
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

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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

Internet in Schenectady

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

Average starting price
$182.79/mo

Average speed
159.1 Mbps

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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.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Schenectady

Average download speed
159.07 Mbps

Average upload speed
38.79 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
24.89 ms

Average jitter
6.85 ms

 

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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. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home, DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Consolidated Communications Cable & DSL 50 Mbps 2.0/5 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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Schenectady

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on internet providers in Schenectady.

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Edna T | 04-25-2015

Our family has been using Verizon FIOS for over ten years and they have provided us with better Internet connection and service than all other Internet providers.

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Spectrum

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Kayleigh P | 08-24-2014

I signed up for the most basic service and so far I am happy with if. When I went to their location to sign up they tried to tell me that it would not work with wifi because they wanted me to upgrade to the next level which I think is a little bit more per month but I opted not to and the wifi works just fine. So for the (current) price and for the quality I am satisfied for now. The only thing I don't like is that after a year the price keeps going up and up so it would make more sense to go with another provider like Verizon because for the money verizon is better.

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Emmy P | 03-10-2015

Time warner sucks and all the internet providers in my zipcode have super high prices to go along with not the greatest service. I need to get rid of time warner by next week, I hate them. I think I'm going to put rabbit ears on my house and get Karma for my internet. I don't know whst else to do. I hope Google internet shows up so I can get that.

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Verizon

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Edna T | 04-25-2015

Our family has been using Verizon FIOS for over ten years and they have provided us with better Internet connection and service than all other Internet providers.

Was this review helpful? Yes 32 No 8

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