In Albany there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 979 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Albany
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Albany 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 Albany is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Albany. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Alyrica. Call one of the companies with service in Albany above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Albany.
How fast are internet speeds in Albany?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Albany.
Internet Speed Key
The average Albany home can get up to 979 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.28% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Albany.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Albany, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Albany?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Albany you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Albany homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.48% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Albany homes.
Internet Market Health in Albany
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Albany internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Albany based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Albany internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Albany homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Albany internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Albany is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Albany, along with details on where in Albany and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Albany, OR
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.66%, or 54,656 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Albany, OR
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.30%, or 53,892 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Centurylink goes up to 120 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany DSL providers. Centurylink offers 16 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.6 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.3 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Albany, OR
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 15.08%, or 8,439 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Albany.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 847 Mbps.
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- 88.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Albany fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 841 Mbps.
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- 88.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Alyrica Fixed Wireless in Albany, OR
Alyrica fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 55,965 people, have Alyrica fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Alyrica is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Albany.
Alyrica fixed wireless download speeds
Alyrica is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Alyrica fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Alyrica goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Albany customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 25.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Alyrica fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Alyrica fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Alyrica is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Alyrica offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Alyrica customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 25.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Adaptive Broadband Fixed Wireless in Albany, OR
Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 55,965 people, have Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. Adaptive Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Albany.
Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Adaptive Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from Adaptive Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Adaptive Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Adaptive Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. Adaptive Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
PEAK Internet (Oregon) Fixed Wireless in Albany, OR
PEAK Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.90%, or 55,910 people, have PEAK Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Albany area. PEAK Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Albany.
PEAK Internet (Oregon) fixed wireless download speeds
PEAK Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PEAK Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from PEAK Internet goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
PEAK Internet (Oregon) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for PEAK Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PEAK Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. PEAK Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Albany, OR
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 57.36%, or 32,103 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, southwest, northwest, central, northeast, east, and west Albany area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Albany.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Albany. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Albany. The fastest plan anyone in Albany can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Albany customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Albany download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Albany fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Albany is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Albany Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Albany or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Albany compare to the rest of Oregon?
Internet speeds in Albany are comparable versus the average speeds in Oregon: 887 Mbps in Oregon versus 979 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Oregon is 99.76% versus 100.00% in Albany.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Albany are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Millersburg, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tangent, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dever, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palestine, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orleans, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adair Village, OR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Spicer, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewisburg, OR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talbot, OR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Griffin, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheboygan, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Crosse, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hialeah Gardens, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Royal Oak, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smyrna, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ozone Park, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medina, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds