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Internet providers in Ithaca, NY
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Ithaca, NY internet providers
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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?Ithaca internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ithaca 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 Ithaca area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Ithaca residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 22% of those living in Ithaca.
There are six internet providers serving the Ithaca area, and 99.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ithaca's six internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Ithaca
The largest internet providers in Ithaca are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ithaca.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Ithaca residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Ithaca’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ithaca 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 Ithaca covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Ithaca 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 Ithaca, $46.99.
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 Ithaca, $1.47.
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 Ithaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ithaca's providers, 126 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 Ithaca covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ithaca 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 Ithaca, $46.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ithaca, $1.47.
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 Ithaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ithaca's providers, 126 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 Ithaca covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ithaca 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 Ithaca, $46.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ithaca, $1.47.
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 Ithaca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ithaca's providers, 126 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Ithaca?
FiberSpark Inc. is the fastest internet provider in Ithaca with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 17% of households in Ithaca. The next fastest internet provider in Ithaca is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Ithaca?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Ithaca with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ithaca, $46.99.
Is fiber internet available in Ithaca?
FiberSpark Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ithaca, covering 17% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in Ithaca and is available to 4.000% of households.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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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