Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Albany depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Albany internet providers, such as Mediacom and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing for a limited time. Others, such as AT&T Fiber, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Plan | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AT&T Internet 5000 Read full review | $250 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Internet 2000 Read full review | $150 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Internet 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Mediacom Prime Internet 1 Gig Read full review | $65 | 1,000Mbps | 50Mbps | 3TB | Cable |
Show more (0 item)
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Albany?
AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Albany, Georgia. The area’s main fiber internet provider has the best speed selection -- with symmetrical upload and download speeds -- of any Albany ISP and simple service terms that include unlimited data and free equipment rental.
Is fiber internet available in Albany?
A little over one-third of Albany residences are serviceable for fiber-optic internet, according to the most recent FCC data. Neighborhoods in the Merry Acres, West Town, Groveland and Westwood communities have the greatest fiber serviceability. AT&T Fiber is the area’s main fiber internet provider.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Albany?
Mediacom is the cheapest internet provider in Albany, with service starting at the monthly rate of $20 for speeds up to 250Mbps. The provider’s 500 and 1,000Mbps plans are also priced lower than AT&T Fiber, starting at $45 and $65 monthly, respectively. Although the introductory rates are relatively low, a $14 equipment fee will add to the monthly cost.
Which internet provider in Albany has the fastest plan?
Fiber internet providers typically offer the fastest internet speeds, and that’s true of AT&T Fiber in Albany. AT&T Fiber offers three speed tiers at the gigabit level and above. The fastest plan advertises maximum symmetrical upload and download speeds of 5,000Mbps, starting at $225 per month, while speed tiers of 2,000 and 1,000Mbps run $125 and $80, respectively.
Source: cnet.com