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Internet Providers in Athens, New York

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Home Internet in Athens, NY
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Lightpath
    • MHC
    • State Telephone
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.9%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 15.3%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11.9%
  • Lightpath
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 37.6%
  • MHC
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 62.2%
  • State Telephone
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 84.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, NY

In Athens, New York, Viasat Internet offers 100% coverage with satellite internet access, ensuring every resident can connect. With a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, Viasat supports a range of online activities for both homes and small businesses. However, the starting price of $119.99 per month may deter some users despite its comprehensive reach and reliability.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet also serve Athens. EarthLink provides 5G internet to 15.30% of the area with a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps at $39.95 per month, presenting a budget-friendly choice within its limited coverage. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, covers 100% of Athens and offers a 100 Mbps download speed with a more affordable starting price of $49.99 per month.

Internet options in Athens are diverse. While there is no DSL, residents can access cable (85%), fiber (64%), and satellite (100%), offering various connectivity solutions.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • EarthLink
15.260000000000002%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • MHC
  • State Telephone
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Lightpath
37.580000000000005%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Athens, New York

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Athens, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
64.25%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
84.58%

Internet Providers in Athens, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mid-Hudson Cablevision $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
State Telephone $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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