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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 89% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Greenlight Networks | $50.00 | 500 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 13% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
NYSYS Wireless  | - | - | Wireless | 98% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 90.11%
3 providers - 12.51%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rochester 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 Rochester area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Rochester 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 Rochester.
There are six internet providers serving the Rochester area, and 90.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rochester's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rochester are Frontier, Spectrum, and Greenlight Networks bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Rochester.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Rochester residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Rochester’s third most-available internet provider, Greenlight Networks , offers fiber-optic to around 13% of Rochester residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Rochester covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Rochester 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $57.49.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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 all households in Rochester covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rochester residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $57.49.
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 Rochester, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rochester. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rochester's providers, 284 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**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
Fiber-optic from Greenlight Networks offers broadband to a limited number of households in Rochester covering 13% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Greenlight Networks is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Rochester than other internet types.
Internet prices for Greenlight Networks start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $57.49.
Greenlight Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 500 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rochester, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Greenlight Networks offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Rochester. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rochester's providers, 284 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Rochester, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Rochester, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Rochester and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Rochester at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Rochester at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Rochester residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Rochester with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Rochester. The next fastest internet provider in Rochester is Greenlight Networks , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Rochester with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rochester, $57.49.
Greenlight Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Rochester, covering 13% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
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.
*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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