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Internet providers in Ithaca, NY

1. EarthLink.
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Receive a $200 Mastercard with the 300mbps Dedicated Fiber Internet Plan.T&C Apply

2. Frontier
22% available in Ithaca
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

3. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(14)ā—Š
4. T-Mobile Home Internet
61% available in Ithaca
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

5. Point Broadband
20% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Hughesnet
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

7. Viasat
87% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
8. Spectrum
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

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.

9. ispMint
99% available in Ithaca
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
10. Haefele Connect
2% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
11. Clarity Connect
100% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
1. Frontier
36% available in Ithaca
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card.

2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(14)ā—Š
3. Earthlink Business
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
4. Point Broadband
20% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
5. Hughesnet
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Viasat
87% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
7. Spectrum
99% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

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.

8. ispMint
99% available in Ithaca
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
9. Ooma
50% available in Ithaca
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
10. Haefele Connect
2% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
11. Clarity Connect
100% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Ithaca
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Ithaca
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
50% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. AT&T Wireless
100% available in Ithaca
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Ithaca

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Ithaca area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$88.18/mo

Average speed
143.5 Mbps

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Ithaca Residential Internet Coverage

Many homes in Ithaca are of pre-World War II construction. It's a white-collar area with residents working mainly in teaching and office support. It's no coincidence that it's a college town and also has a high percentage of artists living there. A large percentage of Ithaca residents have advanced degrees, mainly in science fields. Despite this, it's considered a low income area with nearly 45% of the population living at or below the federal poverty line. Adding to the diversity of the area, more than 17% of Ithaca residents were born outside the United States. 100% of Ithaca residents have access to high-speed internet.

Cable internet is provided to 100% of homes by Time Warner Spectrum, who is the sole supplier of the service in the area. Verizon Fios offers DSL to 96% of homes and has a monopoly on that service. They also provide fiber optics to 1% of residents south of Cayuga Lake.

Fiber optics are more widely available to commercial users. Ontario and Trumansburg Telephone Companies offer the service to 79% of businesses and Level 3 Communications reaches 3% of businesses.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Ithaca

Average download speed
143.48 Mbps

Average upload speed
22.09 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
36.46 ms

Average jitter
45.61 ms

 

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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about EarthLink.

Learn more about Frontier

Learn more about Verizon Home Internet

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Learn more about Point Broadband

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Summary of Ithaca internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
EarthLink. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home, DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Point Broadband Fiber 1000 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Point Broadband
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps 4.5/5
Haefele Connect Cable & Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Haefele Connect
Clarity Connect Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps N/A View Plans for Clarity Connect

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Ithaca

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on internet providers in Ithaca.

Optimum

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Aileen E | 12-15-2020

Optimum is the worst service provider. They have the worst costumer service and make it so hard to get in touch with someone.

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Aileen E | 12-15-2020

Optimum is the worst service provider. They have the worst costumer service and make it so hard to get in touch with someone.

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