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Shop the best Herkimer 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 - 96.30%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Herkimer 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 Herkimer area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Herkimer residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Herkimer, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Herkimer area, and 96.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Herkimer's four internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 91 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 15 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Herkimer.
The largest internet providers in Herkimer are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Herkimer.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Herkimer residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Herkimer’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Herkimer 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 Herkimer covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Herkimer 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 Herkimer, $49.99.
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 Herkimer, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Herkimer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Herkimer's providers, 112 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 Herkimer covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Herkimer 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 Herkimer, $49.99.
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 Herkimer, $0.63.
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 Herkimer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Herkimer's providers, 112 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 Herkimer covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Herkimer 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 Herkimer, $49.99.
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 Herkimer, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Herkimer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Herkimer's providers, 112 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Herkimer with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Herkimer. The next fastest internet provider in Herkimer is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Herkimer with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Herkimer, $49.99.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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