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Internet providers in Herkimer, 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Herkimer internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7581
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 $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Herkimer
The largest internet providers in Herkimer are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Herkimer.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Herkimer residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Herkimer’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Herkimer 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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Herkimer covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Herkimer 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 Herkimer, $48.74.
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 Herkimer. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Herkimer's providers, 112 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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Herkimer, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Herkimer, $0.62.
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.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Herkimer, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Herkimer, $0.62.
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.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Herkimer?
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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Herkimer?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Herkimer with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Herkimer, $48.74.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
How much should I pay for internet?
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
What internet speeds do I get?
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.
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