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Internet providers in Massena, 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Massena internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Massena 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 Massena area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Massena 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 50% of those living in Massena.
There are five internet providers serving the Massena area, and 99.04% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Massena's five internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Massena
The largest internet providers in Massena are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Massena.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Massena residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Massena’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Massena residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Massena covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Massena 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 Massena, $48.74.
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 Massena, $1.74.
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 Massena. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Massena's providers, 88 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 Massena covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Massena 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 Massena, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Massena, $1.74.
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 Massena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Massena's providers, 88 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 Massena covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Massena 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 Massena, $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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Massena, $1.74.
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 Massena. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Massena's providers, 88 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Massena?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Massena with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Massena. The next fastest internet provider in Massena is Nicholville Telephone Company, Inc., offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 50% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Massena?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Massena with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Massena, $48.74.
Is fiber internet available in Massena?
Nicholville Telephone Company, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Massena, covering 50% of the city.
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.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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