Internet Providers in
Schenectady, NY

Home Internet in Schenectady, NY

Provider
- Spectrum
- Verizon
- Viasat
- T-Mobile
- EarthLink
- Hughesnet
- XNET WiFi
- Starlink
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Availability

1. Spectrum

3.4

User Ratings (8,943) *

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Cable

Availability: 96.2%

Schenectady speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum

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(844) 901-2981
2. Verizon

Speeds Up To
940 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber

Availability: 72.2%

Schenectady speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon

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(877) 560-5156
3. Viasat

3.1

User Ratings (3,032) *

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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(844) 912-2812
4. T-Mobile

3.2

User Ratings (400) *

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: 67.4%

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(844) 918-3658
5. EarthLink

Speeds Up To
940 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fiber

Availability: 71.5%

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(855) 723-5079
6. Hughesnet

2.8

User Ratings (6,560) *

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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(844) 902-3107
7. XNET WiFi

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 36.5%

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(855) 758-6392
8. Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Best Internet Providers in Schenectady, NY

Spectrum ranks as the leading internet provider in Schenectady, New York. It delivers cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $49.99 per month. Impressively, it covers 96.20% of the city, ensuring widespread access to reliable high-speed internet. This combination of speed, affordability, and coverage makes Spectrum suitable for both casual and heavy internet users.

EarthLink Fiber and Verizon also offer strong alternatives. Both provide fiber connections with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. EarthLink covers 71.50% of Schenectady and starts at $54.95 per month, offering dependable service. Verizon, matching EarthLink in speed and coverage, starts at $49.99 per month and includes 5G internet. Although their coverage is slightly less extensive than Spectrum's, their fiber connections promise a stable and fast internet experience. With 97% fiber coverage in Schenectady, residents enjoy multiple high-quality internet options.

Spectrum - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Spectrum - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Verizon Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum	96.17%

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Provider Connection Types in Schenectady, NY

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Schenectady, NY
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	5.26%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	96.95%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	60.260000000000005%