In Cortland County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 877 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Cortland County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cortland County are not shown.
Cortland County 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 Cortland County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.81% of Cortland County. 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 Cortland County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Cortland County.
How fast are internet speeds in Cortland County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cortland County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cortland County home can get up to 877 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 92.44% 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cortland County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Cortland County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Cortland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cortland County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.72% of Cortland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.18%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.11%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cortland County homes.
Internet Market Health in Cortland County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cortland County 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 Cortland County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cortland County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cortland County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Cortland County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Cortland County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cortland County, along with details on where in Cortland County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cortland County, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 90.67%, or 44,734 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cortland County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cortland County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Cortland County 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 Cortland County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County 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 Cortland County, NY
Verizon DSL coverage
About 74.26%, or 36,637 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cortland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cortland County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cortland County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 43.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Cortland County 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 Cortland County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.91 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cortland County, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 27.85%, or 13,742 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, north, east, northeast, and southeast Cortland County 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 Cortland County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cortland County fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Cortland County, NY
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 21.93%, or 10,817 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, northeast, south, east, north, central, and west Cortland County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cortland County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Cortland County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 28.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cortland County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 0.1 Mbps
Haefele Connect Cable in Cortland County, NY
Haefele Connect cable coverage
About 4.05%, or 2,000 people, have Haefele Connect cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and west Cortland County area. Haefele Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortland County.
Haefele Connect cable download speeds
Haefele Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Haefele Connect cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect cable upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Haefele Connect cable. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cortland County cable providers. Haefele Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Cortland County, NY
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.60%, or 1,778 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, and northeast Cortland County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortland County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cortland County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect Fiber in Cortland County, NY
Haefele Connect fiber coverage
About 2.75%, or 1,359 people, have Haefele Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and central Cortland County area. Haefele Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortland County.
Haefele Connect fiber download speeds
Haefele Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Haefele Connect fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from Haefele Connect goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Haefele Connect fiber upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Haefele Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Haefele Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cortland County fiber providers. Haefele Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Cortland County, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.25%, or 21,831 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Cortland County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cortland County.
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 Cortland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cortland County 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 Cortland County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Cortland County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
NYSYS airAccess Fixed Wireless in Cortland County, NY
NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless coverage
About 2.40%, or 1,185 people, have NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, northwest, and west Cortland County area. NYSYS airAccess is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cortland County.
NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless download speeds
NYSYS airAccess is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cortland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cortland County. The fastest plan anyone in Cortland County can order from NYSYS airAccess goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cortland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cortland County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for NYSYS airAccess fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NYSYS airAccess is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cortland County fixed wireless providers. NYSYS airAccess offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cortland County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Cortland County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cortland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cortland County compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Cortland County are comparable versus the average speeds in New York: 945 Mbps in New York versus 877 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in New York is 99.66% versus 99.81% in Cortland County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cortland County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Tompkins County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chenango County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Onondaga County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broome County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cayuga County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seneca County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schuyler County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chemung County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Henderson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colquitt County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Auglaize County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medina County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds