In the Albany metro area there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 33.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 903 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Albany
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Albany metro area are not shown.
Albany Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Albany metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 33.68% of the Albany metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in the Albany metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Albany metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Albany metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Albany home can get up to 903 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Albany metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of the Albany metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Albany metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Albany metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.57% of Albany homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.18% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albany homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Albany metro area, along with details on where in the Albany metro area and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Albany, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 28.84%, or 251,089 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Albany metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Albany metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Albany metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Albany fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany metro area is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Albany, NY
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 1.85%, or 16,148 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Albany metro area.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Albany metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany metro area can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Albany metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Albany fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MIDTEL Fiber in Albany, NY
MIDTEL fiber coverage
About 1.30%, or 11,337 people, have MIDTEL fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Albany area. MIDTEL is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Albany metro area.
MIDTEL fiber download speeds
MIDTEL is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Albany metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MIDTEL fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Albany metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Albany metro area can order from MIDTEL goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
MIDTEL fiber upload speeds
In the Albany metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MIDTEL fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MIDTEL is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fiber providers. MIDTEL offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Albany metro area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Albany Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Albany metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Albany metro area compare to the rest of New York?
Fiber internet speeds in the Albany metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 886 Mbps in New York versus 903 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in New York is 97.92% versus 33.68% in the Albany metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Albany metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Rensselaer, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Menands, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenmont, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delmar, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Greenbush, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Slingerlands, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Watervliet, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colonie, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Latham, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bakersfield Metro, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville Metro, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven Metro, CT: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Albuquerque Metro, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McAllen Metro, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oxnard Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds