In Central Ave there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 943 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Central Ave
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Central Ave are not shown.
Central Ave 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 Central Ave is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Central Ave. 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 Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Central Ave above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Central Ave.
How fast are internet speeds in Central Ave?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Central Ave.
Internet Speed Key
The average Central Ave home can get up to 943 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 95.01% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Central Ave.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Central Ave, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Central Ave?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Central Ave you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.99% of Central Ave homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.01% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Central Ave homes.
Internet Market Health in Central Ave
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Central Ave 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 Central Ave based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Central Ave internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Central Ave 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Central Ave internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Central Ave needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Central Ave, along with details on where in Central Ave and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,204 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Central Ave.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Ave cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 99.47%, or 3,187 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Central Ave.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Central Ave customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 76.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Ave DSL providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.97 Mbps.
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- 85.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Fiber in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 4.99%, or 160 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Central Ave 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 Central Ave.
Consolidated Communications fiber download speeds
Consolidated is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Consolidated goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications fiber upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Ave fiber providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 4.99%, or 160 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Central Ave 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 Central Ave.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Ave DSL providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless in Central Ave, Albany, NY
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,204 people, have Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. Hudson Valley Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Central Ave.
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Hudson Valley Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Central Ave. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from Hudson Valley Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Central Ave customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hudson Valley Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Hudson Valley Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Central Ave fixed wireless providers. Hudson Valley Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave 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 Central Ave, Albany, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.30%, or 2,701 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Central Ave area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Central Ave.
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 Central Ave. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Central Ave. The fastest plan anyone in Central Ave can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Central Ave 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 Central Ave download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Central Ave fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Central Ave is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Central Ave Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Central Ave or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Central Ave compare to the rest of Albany?
Internet speeds in Central Ave are comparable versus the average speeds in Albany: 941 Mbps in Albany versus 943 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Albany is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Central Ave.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Central Ave 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Center Square, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arbor Hill, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Hill, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Hills, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Helderberg, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Scotland-Woodlawn, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Campus Area, Albany, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Airmont, Mobile, AL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alta Loma, Peoria, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eagle Lake, Charlotte, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Olympic West, Longview, WA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Trenton, Trenton, NJ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mullford Gardens, San Leandro, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valley College, San Bernardino, CA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barrio Campanilla, Toa Baja, PR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Quail Hollow, Charlotte, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds