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

Lake George, New York Broadband Internet Service

Lake George, 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 Lake George. 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 Lake George is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lake George 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 Lake George are compared to Warren County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to New York overall?
Average download speeds in Lake George of 39.42 Mbps are faster than the Warren County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for New York.

Lake George Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Lake George is 7.98 Mbps. This is 19.9% slower than the average in New York and 31.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Lake George is 40.4% faster than the Warren County average and 21.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Lake George is 7.98 Mbps. This is 3.5% faster than the Warren County average and 31.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.2% of Warren County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 16.9% of Warren County residents
The average internet download speed in Warren County is 28.08 Mbps based upon 191152 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 Lake George 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Lake George, New York.

Who has the fastest internet service in Lake George?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake George.

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

The following zip codes were used: 12845

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 Lake George 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 Lake George compare to other cities in New York?

Click through to see how the Lake George broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clayton, East Islip, Gordon Heights, Monticello, Morris, Port Jefferson, Shelter Island

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 Lake George, 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 Lake George, New York?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Lake George.

Lake George 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.