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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 74% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 41% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 1.270% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
Need help?At 89%, broadband coverage in the 12601 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 12601 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 88% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in the 12601 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 12601 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 12601, prices start at $40 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Optimum | 167 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 72 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 88 Mbps | 54 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Poughkeepsie.
The largest internet providers serving the 12601 ZIP code are Verizon and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 12601 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 89% of the area. Poughkeepsie’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 74% of residents in the 12601 ZIP code.
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*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 the 12601 ZIP code, 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 12601 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Poughkeepsie, $52.49.
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 Poughkeepsie, $0.21.
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 12601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poughkeepsie's providers, 341 Mbps.
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*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 nearly all households in the 12601 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Poughkeepsie, $52.49.
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 Poughkeepsie, $0.21.
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 12601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poughkeepsie's providers, 341 Mbps.
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*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 most households in the 12601 ZIP code, covering 74% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 12601 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 Poughkeepsie, $52.49.
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 Poughkeepsie, $0.21.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 12601 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Poughkeepsie's providers, 341 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 12601 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 12601 and the greater Poughkeepsie area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Poughkeepsie at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Poughkeepsie at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 12601 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 12601 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.270% of households in 12601. The next fastest internet provider in the 12601 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 74% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in the 12601 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Poughkeepsie, $52.49.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 12601 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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.
*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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