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Colonie, NY internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic99%
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL68%
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **

(wireless speeds may vary)

Cable100%
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont $39.95 -DSL1.381%
FirstLight Fiber - -Fiber-optic1.140%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.

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Colonie internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    10000 Mbps

    Provider: Telephone Operating Company of Vermont

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    7793

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 100.00%

    2 providers - 99.61%

    3 providers - 2.52%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 67%

    Fiber - 99%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Colonie 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 Colonie area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Colonie residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 67% of those living in Colonie.

There are seven internet providers serving the Colonie area, and 99.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Colonie's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.

Compare Colonie internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Colonie – Mbps

    NY – 137 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Colonie – Mbps

    NY – 66 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Colonie.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Colonie

The largest internet providers in Colonie are Verizon and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Colonie.

Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Colonie residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 68% of the area. Colonie’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Colonie residents.

Verizon fiber-optic internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

880 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Colonie covering 99% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Colonie than other internet types.

Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Colonie, $57.47.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Colonie, $0.25.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Colonie. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colonie's providers, 226 Mbps.

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Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

68%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Colonie covering 68% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Colonie 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Colonie, $57.47.

Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Colonie, $0.25.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Colonie. These download speeds are available to 68% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colonie's providers, 226 Mbps.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Colonie covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Colonie residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Colonie, $57.47.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Colonie, $0.25.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Colonie. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Colonie's providers, 226 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Colonie, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Colonie, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Colonie and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Colonie at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Colonie at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Colonie residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Colonie may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Colonie cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Colonie with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.381% of households in Colonie. The next fastest internet provider in Colonie is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Colonie with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Colonie, $57.47.

Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Colonie, covering 99% of the city. FirstLight Fiber also offers fiber internet in Colonie and is available to 1.140% of households.

Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.

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.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.

*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

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