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Internet Providers in Cohoes, New York

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Home Internet in Cohoes, NY

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 95.9%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 19.5%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.3%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36.6%

Best Internet Providers in Cohoes, NY

Cohoes, New York, boasts 97% coverage by Spectrum, a commanding internet service provider. Spectrum offers both fiber and cable connections tailored to the varied needs of users. With a top speed hitting 1 Gbps, Spectrum guarantees fast-paced internet suitable for bandwidth-intensive tasks. At a competitive starting price of $49.99 per month, its plans offer solid value for speed and coverage.

Verizon, the city's second-leading provider, serves 37% of Cohoes consumers. Unlike Spectrum, Verizon's plans encompass fiber, DSL, and 5G internet, providing a broader variety. Its maximum download speed reaches 940 Mbps—just a bit shy of Spectrum—but comes at a lower initial monthly fee of $40. Despite offering less coverage than Spectrum, Verizon's varied connection options and competitive pricing make it a dependable option within its service area.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
40.99%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
95.93%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Cohoes, NY

Provider Connection Types in Cohoes, NY

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Cohoes, NY
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.78%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.83%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
25.180000000000003%

List of Internet Providers in Cohoes, NY

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 940 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Cohoes, NY

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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