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Internet providers in Ballston Spa, NY
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Ballston Spa internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ballston Spa is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Ballston Spa area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Ballston Spa residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.340% of those living in Ballston Spa.
There are five internet providers serving the Ballston Spa area, and 99.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ballston Spa's five internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Ballston Spa
The largest internet providers in Ballston Spa are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ballston Spa.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Ballston Spa residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Ballston Spa’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ballston Spa residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Ballston Spa covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Ballston Spa to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $48.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Ballston Spa. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 68 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Ballston Spa covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ballston Spa residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $48.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Ballston Spa. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 68 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ballston Spa covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ballston Spa where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $48.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $1.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Ballston Spa. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 68 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Ballston Spa?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Ballston Spa with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.335% of households in Ballston Spa. The next fastest internet provider in Ballston Spa is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Ballston Spa?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Ballston Spa with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $48.99.
Is fiber internet available in Ballston Spa?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ballston Spa, covering 1.335% of the city.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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