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1. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: CableAvailability: 95.6%Rochester speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
2. EarthLink 
Download Speeds:500 Mbps - 2 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: FiberAvailability: 28.5% -
3. Frontier 
Download Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 34.3%Rochester speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier -
4. Viasat 
Speeds Up To150 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 99.9% -
5. T-Mobile 
Download Speeds:133 - 415 MbpsAll-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 InternetAvailability: 72% -
6. Verizon 
Speeds Up To50 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 56.6% -
7. Hughesnet 
Speeds Up To100 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
8. XNET WiFi 
Download Speeds:25 - 150 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 29.4% -
Greenlight Networks 
Speeds Up To5 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: FiberAvailability: 47.2% -
Starlink 
Download Speeds:50 - 220 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100%
Internet Providers in Rochester, New York
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Best Internet Providers in Rochester, NY
The best internet provider in Rochester is Greenlight Networks. But that’s not your only option: Rochester has a couple of other great fiber internet options in the form of EarthLink Fiber and Frontier Fiber, and the city is also served by Spectrum’s reliable cable internet network.
Greenlight’s status as a local favorite has a lot to do with their prices, which are relatively low considering the speeds it offers: As of this writing, Greenlight’s prices start at $55 per month, although you’ll have to pay a bit more if you want Greenlight Networks’ local top speed, which can be up to 5 Gbps.
Spectrum Internet’s prices start at $50, and speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps for cable internet. Be sure to check out Spectrum’s bundle deals, which start at $30 and combine Spectrum Internet with other Spectrum-branded services such as Spectrum TV®, Spectrum Voice® and Spectrum Mobile®.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.56% |
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Internet Availability in Rochester, NY
Rochester residents can choose a reliable home internet connection from 10 providers. With a few fiber options and a cable service dominating the Flower City, some choices are available depending on your location.
Residents can choose from Greenlight, Frontier, or EarthLink for fiber internet. Greenlight has a large coverage area in downtown and surrounding areas. The provider also has coverage close to ROC and north of Rochester’s neighboring Henrietta. While Frontier has low coverage in the city’s downtown, it covers 34.3% of the city. Frontier makes up for what it lacks in downtown coverage with broad availability in the Maplewood Historic District and east of the Browncroft Historic District. EarthLink only features 28.5% availability, but it may be a great option if you’re in their service area.
When it comes to cable internet, Rochester features a singular option: Spectrum. The provider is widely available, reaching 95.6% of the city. Spectrum’s sweeping coverage extends west toward Spencerport and east toward Penfield. Coverage north to south enjoys a similarly large coverage area. A few sporadic locations throughout the city are outside Spectrum’s coverage area. The Convention District west of the Genesee River and the neighboring areas around the University of Rochester Mid Campus are among the most prominent dead zones.
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Provider Connection Types in Rochester, NY
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Rochester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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41.19% |
| Cable |
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96.52% |
| Fiber |
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48.69% |
Internet Providers in Rochester, NY
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| EarthLink Fiber | $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Frontier | $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. | DSL, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 50 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 | |
| Greenlight Networks | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps 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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