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Shop the best Ballston Spa internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.33%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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 $34.9 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 26 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 178 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ballston Spa.
The largest internet providers in Ballston Spa are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Ballston Spa.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Ballston Spa residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Ballston Spa’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Ballston Spa residents.
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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 27, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $46.22.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $0.75.
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 slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 44 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $46.22.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $0.75.
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 about the same as the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 44 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Ballston Spa covering 100% of the area.
Viasat 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $46.22.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ballston Spa, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat 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 about the same as the average max speeds from all Ballston Spa's providers, 44 Mbps.
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.
Hudson Valley Wireless offers the cheapest internet in Ballston Spa with plans starting at $34.9/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ballston Spa, $46.22.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ballston Spa, covering 1.335% of the city.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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