Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and the top promotions in Poughkeepsie depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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Poughkeepsie internet providers, such as Optimum and Spectrum, may offer lower introductory pricing or other incentives for a limited time. Others, however, including Verizon Fios, 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 |
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Verizon Fios 2 Gig Read full review | $110 | 2,300Mbps | 2,300Mbps | None | Fiber |
Spectrum Internet Gig Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 35Mbps | None | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 85-1,000Mbps | 50-75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
Optimum 1 Gig Read full review | $80 | 940Mbps | 40Mbps | None | Cable |
Verizon Fios 1 Gig Read full review | $90 | 940Mbps | 880Mbps | None | Fiber |
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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 FCC. 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. So 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.
But 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 the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that 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, though 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. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
What is the best internet service provider in Poughkeepsie?
Verizon Fios is the best internet service provider in Poughkeepsie. The 100% fiber provider has the fastest speeds (upload and download), the highest customer satisfaction rating from J.D Power and a longer price guarantee than local competitors Spectrum and Optimum.
Is fiber internet available in Poughkeepsie?
According to recent FCC data, nearly 93% of Poughkeepsie residential addresses are serviceable for fiber-optic internet. While Optimum, and to a lesser extent, Spectrum, offers fiber internet in select areas, Verizon Fios is Poughkeepsie's primary fiber internet provider.
What is the cheapest internet provider in Poughkeepsie?
Optimum is the cheapest internet provider in Poughkeepsie with service starting at $40 a month for download speeds up to 300Mbps. Optimum even advertises double the upload speeds and includes a free modem and router rental.
Which internet provider in Poughkeepsie offers the fastest plan?
Verizon Fios offers the fastest plan in Poughkeepsie, with max download and upload speeds of 2,300Mbps, starting at $110 monthly. Verizon Fios also has a gig plan with max speeds of 940Mbps down and 880Mbps up. Spectrum and Optimum also offer a gig plan, but upload speeds are significantly slower (35 to 40Mbps) due to the cable internet connection.
Source: cnet.com