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Internet providers in Albany, GA

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1. AT&T
37% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Albany
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(14)
3. T-Mobile Home Internet
71% available in Albany
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

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

4. Hughesnet
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

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

5. Viasat
83% available in Albany
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
6. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
99% available in Albany
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

7. Synergy Internet
95% available in Albany
Synergy Internet
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Link not provided
1. Earthlink Business
50% available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
2. Hughesnet
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

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

3. Viasat
83% available in Albany
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
4. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
99% available in Albany
Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Link not provided

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

5. Synergy Internet
95% available in Albany
Synergy Internet
Connection:
Cable & DSL
Download speeds up to
200Mbps
Link not provided
6. Ooma
50% available in Albany
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
7. PeachNet
Available in Albany
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
2. Visible
Available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
3. Verizon Wireless
56% available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
4. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Albany
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

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

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Albany

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

Average starting price
$90.57/mo

Average speed
156.3 Mbps

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Albany Residential Internet Coverage

Albany is the ninth largest community in Georgia. Both blue- and white-collar employees make Albany their home. It's a college town with many year-round residents who are well-educated. In general, Albany is a low-income area with more than one-third of residents living at or below the federal poverty line. Albany residents rely on their high-speed internet to connect to the community and pursue a path out of poverty. Compared with 87% of Georgia, 99% of Albany residents have access to high-speed internet services.

Connection options in Albany are limited. Cable internet from Mediacom reaches 99% of Albany residents. DSL is provided to 95% of the area by AT&T. Fiber optics have not yet reached the area, but residents do have a third option. Hughesnet offers satellite internet to 99% of homes.

In addition to the options provided to residents, 3% commercial users in the area can connect to fiber optics from Level 3 Communications. This is likely to expand over time.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Albany

Average download speed
156.32 Mbps

Average upload speed
55.51 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
35.67 ms

Average jitter
18.15 ms

 

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Summary of Albany internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 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
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Xtream Powered by Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5
Synergy Internet Cable & DSL 200 Mbps N/A

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 Albany

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Albany.

Mediacom

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Peggy M | 07-04-2015

The price and speed are very good, The service is great, if there is a problem most times it is fixed before I know anything has happened!!

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 25

AT&T

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Art B | 09-16-2014

The service is slow however it is dependable in that I live in a suburban area of a medium city.

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 9

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AT&T

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Art B | 09-16-2014

The service is slow however it is dependable in that I live in a suburban area of a medium city.

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 9

Mediacom

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Peggy M | 07-04-2015

The price and speed are very good, The service is great, if there is a problem most times it is fixed before I know anything has happened!!

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 25

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