Best Internet Providers in Ithaca, NY
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Top 8 Internet Service Providers in Ithaca, NY
1. Spectrum
84.8% Available
2. Viasat
100% Available
3. EarthLink
21.5% Available
4. HughesNet
100% Available
5. Verizon
17.2% Available
6. Starlink
100% Available
7. Verizon
39.6% Available
8. Always ON
21.5% Available
Best Internet Providers in Ithaca
If you are shopping for internet in Ithaca, NY, start with fiber. It's the fastest option. Haefele Connect offers fiber with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Verizon Fios is another fiber choice, offering speeds up to 940 Mbps.
Cable internet is also a good option. Spectrum provides cable service in Ithaca with speeds up to 1 Gbps. Another provider is Haefele Connect, offering cable service with speeds up to 250 Mbps.
Wireless options are worth considering too. Verizon 5G Home Internet covers a good portion of Ithaca, providing speeds up to 50 Mbps. EarthLink 5G Home Internet is another choice, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps.
For those considering DSL, Verizon High Speed Internet provides this service. However, DSL is slower, with speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Each option has different prices and speeds. Check them to find what fits you best.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Ithaca
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Average download speed in Ithaca:
76 Mbps
Based on 21,790 speed tests
Best Internet Provider in Ithaca
- Spectrum - No data caps, fast download speeds in Ithaca, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
- Viasat - Most internet coverage in Ithaca
- EarthLink - 5g internet up to 100 Mbps
- HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
- Verizon - Most DSL availability
- Starlink - Widely available
- Verizon - Most DSL availability
- Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps
How Much Speed Do I Need?
25+ Mbps
- Web Surfing & Email
- HD Streaming
- Supports 1-2 Devices
- Ideal for 1-2 people
100+ Mbps
- Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
- Low Lag Online Gaming
- Supports 3-5 Devices
- Ideal for 2-6 people
1 Gig
- Multi 4K HD Streaming
- No Lag Online Gaming
- Supports more than 5 Devices
- Ideal for 6+ people
An Overview of Internet Providers in Ithaca By Connection
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 85% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 2% |
| Haefele Connect | Cable | 250 Mbps | 5% |
| Verizon | DSL | 15 Mbps | 17% |
| Haefele Connect | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 2% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 5% |
| Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Fiberspark | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 300 Mbps | 40% |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | 21% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 21% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | 85% |
| Haefele Connect | Cable | 250 Mbps | 5% |
| Fiberspark | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Haefele Connect | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 2% |
| Spectrum | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 50 Mbps | 40% |
| Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Casair | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Verizon | Fiber | 940 Mbps | 1% |
| Frontier | DSL | Call For Details | 2% |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 225 Mbps | 5% |
Internet Availability by Connection Type in Ithaca
Internet service providers in Ithaca use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.
Fiber - 91%
Cable - 22%
DSL - 22%
What is Mbps?
Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.
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