| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 69% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.391% |
Infostructure  | - | 36 - 67 Mbps | Wired | 1.201% |
| Infostructure | - | 36 - 67 Mbps | DSL | 0.034% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Alyrica Networks | $49.99 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| PEAK Internet | - | - | Wireless | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.67%
2 providers - 97.17%
3 providers - 0.31%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Albany is comparable to the rest of Oregon - 96%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Albany area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Albany residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.440% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.300% of those living in Albany.
There are seven internet providers serving the Albany area, and 97.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Albany's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Albany are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Albany.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Albany residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 69% of the area. Albany’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Albany 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Albany covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Albany residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Albany, $52.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albany, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Albany. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Albany's providers, 531 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Albany covering 69% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Albany 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Albany, $52.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albany, $1.96.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Albany. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Albany's providers, 531 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Albany covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Albany 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Albany, $52.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Albany, $1.96.
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 Albany. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Albany's providers, 531 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Albany with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Albany. The next fastest internet provider in Albany is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 69% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Albany with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Albany, $52.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Albany, covering 5.391% of the city.
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.
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%.
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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