Who is our top ranked provider in Northampton NY? [Updated]

Northampton, New York Broadband Internet Service

Northampton, NY has a total of 3 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 3 internet service options in Northampton. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Northampton is Optimum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Optimum	Cable	400 Mbps	50 Mbps	97.7%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Northampton NY Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Northampton are compared to Fulton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New York overall?
Average download speeds in Northampton of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Fulton County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for New York.

Northampton Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Northampton is 7.19 Mbps. This is 27.8% slower than the average in New York and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Northampton is 81.4% faster than the Fulton County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Northampton is 7.19 Mbps. This is 96.4% faster than the Fulton County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 92.4% of Fulton County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.7% of Fulton County residents
The average internet download speed in Fulton County is 17.81 Mbps based upon 70400 samples taken in the past year

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Northampton residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Optimum as the top provider for Northampton, New York.

Who has the fastest internet service in Northampton?

Optimum with a download speed of 400 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Northampton.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Northampton, New York?

The following zip codes were used: 11901, 12025, 12117 and 12134

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Northampton internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Northampton compare to other cities in New York?

Click through to see how the Northampton broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bridgewater, Hartwick, Pavilion, Port Jefferson, University Gardens, Weedsport, White Plains

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Northampton, New York population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Northampton, New York?

Optimum provides broadband internet service to 97.7% of Northampton.

Northampton Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.