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

Schenectady, New York Broadband Internet Service

Schenectady, NY has a total of 5 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 5 internet service options in Schenectady. 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 Schenectady is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	97.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Hudson Valley Wireless	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	17.8%

Schenectady NY Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Schenectady which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Schenectady of 13.62 Mbps are faster than the Schenectady County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for New York.

Schenectady Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Schenectady is 46.75 Mbps based upon 331064 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Schenectady population
Fiber optic internet is available to 96.9% of Schenectady residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Schenectady, NY providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Schenectady is 48.6% faster than the Schenectady County average and 44.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of Schenectady County residents

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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady, New York.

Who has the fastest internet service in Schenectady?

Spectrum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Schenectady.

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

The following zip codes were used: 12301, 12302, 12303, 12304, 12305, 12306, 12307, 12308, 12309, 12325 and 12345

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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady compare to other cities in New York?

Click through to see how the Schenectady broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Glenville, Harrison, New Hyde Park, Nissequogue, Pelham Manor, Saddle Rock, West Bay Shore

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Schenectady - Spectrum and Verizon.

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 Schenectady, New York?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Schenectady.

Schenectady 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.