ALBANY, OR
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Shop and compare 16 internet providers for Albany, OR
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedIn Albany, OR, your best bet is Alyrica, covering ~87% of the city, with FCC-filed speeds up to 2,500 Mbps, although its world-class fiber tier reaches ~1% of the city. However, if Ziply Fiber is available at your address, it can be the better, faster pick, with its fiber reaching ~18% of the city at speeds up to 6,000 Mbps. In North Albany (97321), Ziply Fiber leads at 45.1% with fiber up to 6,000 Mbps, while Xfinity covers 39.5% with cable up to 1,200 Mbps. In Santiam Neighborhood (97322), Xfinity leads at 52.2%, while Ziply Fiber reaches 24.5%, so Southwest Albany and South Albany still deserve a street-level check. For Linn-Benton Community College students, apartment buildings can have a different lineup than nearby homes, and older copper service may be frustrating for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. Verizon is a sensible fixed-wireless alternative, with its 300/20 Mbps tier reaching ~51% of the city. Coverage changes street to street, so confirm the exact address before choosing, especially in apartments or areas still relying on older lines.
Alyrica
Speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Plans start at $50 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 95% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Up to 2500 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload on fiber is a top-tier option for multiple 4K streams, fast uploads, gaming, and busy connected homes, with a Speed Score of 95/100. That fiber plan covers 1.2% of Albany, so availability depends heavily on your address. Where fiber is unavailable, Alyrica’s licensed fixed wireless options range from up to 200/40 Mbps with a Speed Score of 70/100 and 21.5% coverage to up to 50/10 Mbps with a Speed Score of 44/100 and 64.5% coverage, meaning performance can be much more limited.
About Alyrica
Alyrica’s fastest option is fiber with up to 2500 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, excellent for busy households with streaming, gaming, video calls, and large downloads. That fiber is highly address-dependent and available in just 1.2% of census blocks, while the more widely available fixed-wireless option covers 64.5% with up to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, which may be adequate for basic browsing but limiting for heavier modern internet use, so check your address for faster service first.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: 1.2/2 Gig — faster than 94% of all internet options in Oregon
- 1.2/2 Gig$90/mo for the first 12 months, then $100/moFiber/Cable2,000 MbpsDownload94Our score$90Per month
- 1 Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/moFiber/Cable1,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$60Per month
- 500 Mbps$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/moFiber/Cable500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/moFiber/Cable300 MbpsDownload76Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Xfinity’s 1.2/2 Gig plan is available to 7.1% of Albany, so the fastest tier is limited to a small share of addresses. Where available, it offers up to 2000 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 94/100, above the city average of 78, making it a top-tier option on fiber and a solid option on cable. Because the plan is listed as Fiber/Cable, check your address to confirm which technology is available and whether this tier reaches you.
About Xfinity
Xfinity’s 1 Gig fiber/cable plan reaches 64.1% of Albany, giving many households access to an excellent option with up to 1000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload. The faster plan offers up to 2000 Mbps download and 300 Mbps upload but is available to only 7.1% of the city, so check your address to confirm which speed and connection type you can actually order.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber Internet – up to 940 Mbps — faster than 87% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fiber Internet – up to 940 MbpsFiber940 MbpsDownload87Our score$75Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
CenturyLink is a top-tier option in Albany, with fiber service offering up to 940 Mbps download and 940 Mbps upload for $75/mo. Its Speed Score is 87/100, above the city average of 78, but this fiber plan is available to only 2.0% of the city, so check your address to confirm you can get its best performance.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is an excellent choice for Albany households that can get its fiber service, but it is not a broadly available high-speed option. The plan offers up to 940 Mbps both ways for $75/mo with a strong 87/100 speed score, yet it is available to only 2.0% of the city, so check your address first and compare other providers if fiber is unavailable.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Copper
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 5 Gig — faster than 98% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fiber 5 GigFiber5,000 MbpsDownload98Our score$90Per month
- Fiber 2 GigFiber2,000 MbpsDownload96Our score$60Per month
- Fiber GigFiber1,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$50Per month
- Fiber 300/300Fiber300 MbpsDownload76Our score$30Per month
- Fiber 100/100Fiber100 MbpsDownload69Our score$20Per month
Source: Ziply Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Fiber is an excellent choice for low-latency gaming, video calls, streaming, and simultaneous heavy use, with equal upload and download capacity. Ziply Fiber’s Fiber 5 Gig offers up to 5,000 Mbps down and 5,000 Mbps up, earning a 98/100 Speed Score that is above Albany’s city average of 78, but fiber availability is address-specific and this plan is shown for 17.9% of Albany, so verify your address before choosing it.
About Ziply Fiber
Fiber gives Ziply customers excellent performance for streaming, remote work, gaming, and multiple devices, with plans offering up to 5000 Mbps in both directions. The fiber service is available to 17.9% of Albany, so check your address first, and compare other providers if Ziply’s fiber does not reach you.
Available Plans
Fiber
Peak Internet
Speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 97% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Peak Internet’s monthly value is strongest with fiber, which offers up to 5000 Mbps down and 5000 Mbps up for a 97/100 Speed Score, making it a top-tier option and an excellent choice for demanding households. Fiber reaches 5.0% of Albany, however, so your address may instead qualify for fixed wireless, whose best listed tier offers up to 400 Mbps down and 50 Mbps up with a 75/100 Speed Score. Peak’s fiber score is above Albany’s 78 average, while fixed wireless has more limited performance than fiber, so confirm which technology and plan are available at your address.
About Peak Internet
At the monthly price quoted today, Peak Internet can be an excellent value where its fiber plan is available, offering up to 5000 Mbps both ways with a 97/100 Speed Score. That fiber reaches 5.0% of census blocks, while fixed wireless options reach 9.8% for up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, 0.5% for up to 250 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, or 0.6% for up to 100 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, so check your address first because the slower fallback options may be only adequate for modern needs.
Available Plans
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Lbr Fixed Wireless
Hunter Communications Inc
Speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
Plans start at $49.95 /mo *
Speed Score: Faster than 97% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Up to 2500 Mbps download and 2500 Mbps upload can comfortably support busy households with simultaneous streaming, video calls, gaming, and large uploads. With a 97/100 Speed Score, Hunter’s fiber plan is an excellent, top-tier option. Fiber reaches 3.0% of Albany, so verify your address, since other Hunter addresses may instead receive up to 200 Mbps download and up to 20 Mbps upload over fixed wireless, a more limited and potentially less consistent experience.
About Hunter Communications Inc
Hunter Communications Inc’s fiber plan offers up to 2500 Mbps both ways, an excellent option for large households, 4K streaming, video calls, gaming, and heavy uploads. Fiber reaches 3.0% of Albany’s census blocks, so availability is highly address-dependent, while the licensed fixed wireless fallback offers up to 200 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload across 10.5% of census blocks, which is adequate for everyday use but may not be enough for heavier modern needs.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Scio Mutual Telephone Association
Speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 97% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Fiber provides low-latency performance that supports demanding everyday use, including streaming, gaming, video calls, and large downloads, with speeds up to 5000 Mbps download and 5000 Mbps upload. Scio Mutual Telephone Association’s 97/100 Speed Score is above Albany’s 78 average, making this a top-tier option. Availability is address-specific, and the fiber plan is shown for 6.8% of Albany, so confirm service at your address before signing up.
About Scio Mutual Telephone Association
Fiber internet offers excellent everyday performance, with up to 5000 Mbps download and upload speeds for smooth streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices. Scio Mutual Telephone Association is a great choice where this service is available, but coverage is limited to 6.8% of Albany, so check your address before counting on it.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: Residential – Max — faster than 68% of all internet options in Oregon
- Residential – MaxSatellite400 MbpsDownload68Our score$130Per month
- Residential – 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload52Our score$85Per month
- Residential – 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload52Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Starlink’s satellite service can support everyday browsing and streaming, but its higher latency may make video calls, gaming, and other interactive uses less responsive than wired connections. The Residential – Max plan is available to 100.0% of Albany and offers up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for a Speed Score of 68/100, below the city average of 78, so check other technologies available at your address before choosing it.
About Starlink
Satellite internet can bring service to places other options miss, but its higher latency may make video calls, gaming, and other real-time use less consistent. Starlink shows all three residential plans available to 100.0% of Albany, with options up to 400 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload for $130/mo, so it can be a useful fallback, but check for fiber or cable at your address first because those technologies are generally better for modern, latency-sensitive use.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: All-In Home Internet — faster than 75% of all internet options in Oregon
- All-In Home Internet$70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo5G Fixed Wireless498 MbpsDownload75Our score$70Per month
- Rely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Households seeking a straightforward alternative to wired service may find T-Mobile’s 5G fixed wireless useful, with All-In offering up to 498↓/55↑ Mbps and Rely offering up to 354↓/55↑ Mbps, while both have a 75/100 Speed Score. That score is below Albany’s city average of 78, and fixed wireless can be more variable than wired connections, so check your address carefully because each plan is available to 35.4% of the city.
About T-Mobile
Households looking for good everyday internet for streaming, browsing, and video calls may find T-Mobile a practical choice, with fixed wireless plans offering up to 498 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $70/mo promotional rate, then $80/mo, or up to 354 Mbps download and 55 Mbps upload for $50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo. This is an adequate fixed wireless option rather than top-tier fiber or cable, and each plan is available to 35.4% of Albany, so check your address and compare faster wired options first if they are offered.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 90% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
The monthly price is most compelling when it unlocks up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload on fiber, a top-tier 90/100 Speed Score that is above Albany’s 78 average. That fiber plan covers 0.2% of the city, so your address determines whether this excellent choice is available. Where fiber is unavailable, copper ranges from up to 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload at a 54/100 score to up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload at a 5/100 score, so consider checking other providers first for stronger performance.
About Pioneer Telephone Cooperative
For the monthly price you’re quoted, Pioneer Telephone Cooperative can be a strong value where its fiber is available, offering up to 1000 Mbps down and 1000 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 90, but that fiber reaches just 0.2% of census blocks. Elsewhere, its copper service tops out at up to 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up with a Speed Score of 54, while slower tiers may be adequate only for basic browsing, so check for faster options at your address before choosing it.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home Plus — faster than 77% of all internet options in Oregon
- 5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo5G Fixed Wireless1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- 5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service can handle everyday streaming, browsing, and work, with 5G Home Plus offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload at a Speed Score of 77/100. That score is about the same as Albany’s city average of 78, while the 5G Home plan provides up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload with a 75/100 score; fixed wireless can be more sensitive to signal and congestion than wired service. Both plans are shown as available to 55.7% of Albany, so verify your address before choosing, especially if you want the faster tier.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service is an adequate option for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, with up to 1000 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload on 5G Home Plus or up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload on 5G Home. The plans cost $45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo, and $35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo, respectively. Both are available to 55.7% of Albany, so check your address first because fixed wireless can be less consistent than fiber or cable.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig — faster than 87% of all internet options in Oregon
- Quantum Fiber 940 Mbps / 1 Gig$45/mo promotional rate, then $80/moFiber940 MbpsDownload87Our score$45Per month
- Simply Fiber Internet 200 MbpsFiber200 MbpsDownload76Our score$30Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Fiber supports low-latency, consistent performance for streaming, gaming, video calls, and many connected devices. Quantum Fiber’s up to 940 Mbps download and up to 940 Mbps upload plan is an excellent choice, with a Speed Score of 87/100 that is above the city average of 78, while the 200 Mbps plan scores 76/100. These fiber plans are available to 2.6% of Albany, so verify your address before counting on this top-tier option.
About Quantum Fiber
Fiber is Quantum Fiber’s strength, providing excellent everyday performance for streaming, video calls, gaming, and busy households, with speeds up to 940 Mbps both ways. The plans shown are available to 2.6% of Albany, so this is a strong option at eligible addresses, where you can choose up to 940 Mbps both ways for $45/mo promotional then $80/mo, or 200 Mbps both ways for $30/mo. Check your address first, since this high-quality fiber service is not broadly available across the city.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Roome Telecommunications Inc
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price
Speed Score: Faster than 84% of all internet options in Oregon
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows excellent speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers some of the best speeds available in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Households with heavy streaming, gaming, or multiple connected devices should look first at Roome Telecommunications Inc’s cable plan, offering up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload with an 84/100 speed score, a reliable choice that is competitive with Albany’s 78 average top speed score. That cable service is listed for 2.8% of the city, and availability depends on the specific address. Roome also lists fiber at up to 300/300 Mbps with a 76/100 score and copper plans at up to 25/3 Mbps or 10/1 Mbps with scores of 33 and 5, so homes offered only copper should consider checking other providers first.
About Roome Telecommunications Inc
Homes with demanding needs such as streaming, gaming, or remote work could be a great fit for Roome Telecommunications Inc where its faster plans are available. Its cable service offers up to 1000 Mbps both ways across 2.8% of Albany, while fiber offers up to 300 Mbps both ways across 0.2%, so availability is highly address-dependent. If your address only qualifies for copper, the options are up to 25 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up or up to 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up, which may not handle modern needs well, so check for faster service first.
Available Plans
Copper
Cable
Copper
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air — faster than 75% of all internet options in Oregon
- AT&T Internet Air$55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload75Our score$55Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and indicates this provider offers competitive speeds in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
At $55/mo promotional pricing, then $60/mo, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and upload, but its 75/100 Speed Score is below Albany’s 78 average. Fixed wireless can be adequate for everyday use but less consistent than fiber or cable, so address-level availability matters, and this plan reaches 24.6% of Albany. For heavier streaming, gaming, or work, compare the other technologies available at your address before choosing.
About AT&T
At $55/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo, AT&T Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and upload, which is a good value for many households and enough for streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing. Its fixed wireless connection has a 75/100 Speed Score, but availability is limited to 24.6% of Albany and performance can vary by address, so check your exact location before signing up.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 67% of all internet options in Oregon
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload33Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload6Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload1Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 33/100 Speed Score is below Albany’s city average of 78. Satellite is a limited-performance technology compared with alternatives, so this is better suited to basic connectivity than demanding use. Fusion is listed as available to 100.0% of Albany, but confirm service at your exact address and consider checking other providers first if lower latency or faster performance matters.
About HughesNet
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, which is a modest value for a satellite connection. Select costs $49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/mo, for up to 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, while Lite costs $39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/mo, for up to 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload. All three plans are available to 100.0% of Albany, but satellite latency can limit gaming, video calls, and busy households, so check your address for fiber or cable first and treat HughesNet mainly as a fallback.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 94% of all internet options in Oregon
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload6Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload1Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Local data shows below average speeds for your area
This score is based on local bandwidth data and is an indicator that there are better options in your area.
The calculated local speed score is based on real-world data showing average speeds in your area. Speed Scores are not static and fluctuate based on the location being checked for serviceability. Average speeds within a ZIP Code may not be reflective of your specific location. Enter your full address to access the most accurate speed score.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Albany
Viasat is a limited-performance option in Albany, so consider checking what else is available at your address first. Its best plan, Viasat Essentials, offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a Speed Score of 6/100, below the city average of 78, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload with a score of 1/100; both plans show 100.0% city availability.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is mainly a fallback option, so check whether fiber or cable is available at your address before choosing it for modern household use. Its fastest plan, Viasat Essentials, is satellite with up to 55 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up for $69.99/mo, while Viasat Unleashed offers up to 34 Mbps down and 4 Mbps up for $99.99/mo; both reach 100.0% of Albany, but their Speed Scores of 6/100 and 1/100 reflect below-average, higher-latency service.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Every plan available in Albany
All 25 product lines from the 10 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
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- StarlinkResidential – Max400 MbpsDownload68Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity1 Gig$60/mo for the first 12 months, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload85Our score$60$70Per month~64.1%CoverageFiber/Cable
- StarlinkResidential – 100 Mbps100 MbpsDownload52Our score$55Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- StarlinkResidential – 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload52Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for the first 12 months, then $45/mo300 MbpsDownload76Our score$40$45Per month~64.1%CoverageFiber/Cable
- Xfinity500 Mbps$50/mo for the first 12 months, then $60/mo500 MbpsDownload76Our score$50$60Per month~64.1%CoverageFiber/Cable
- Verizon5G Home Plus$45/mo promotional rate, then $70/mo1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$70Per month~55.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$35/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo300 MbpsDownload75Our score$35$60Per month~55.7%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
- HughesNetFusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo100 MbpsDownload33Our score$94.99$119.99Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileRely Home Internet$50/mo promotional rate, then $60/mo354 MbpsDownload75Our score$50$60Per month~35.4%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in Albany
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps at a $40/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 64.1% of Albany.
Xfinity reaches 52.2% in ZIP 97322 and 39.5% in ZIP 97321 at 1,200/35 Mbps.
Check first: Confirm the exact address; the 300 Mbps plan reaches 64.1%, not every Albany home.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Ziply Fiber 100/100 at a $20/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 17.9% of Albany.
Ziply Fiber covers 45.1% of ZIP 97321 and 24.5% of ZIP 97322 with fiber.
Check first: Verify the address; Ziply Fiber's 100 Mbps plan reaches 17.9% citywide.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Xfinity 1 Gig at a $60/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 64.1% of Albany.
Albany's Xfinity 1,000 Mbps plan provides more capacity than 300 Mbps, with the same 64.1% listed reach.
Check first: Confirm the exact address; Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps tier reaches only 7.1% of Albany.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps at a $55/mo promotional starting rate, reaching 100% of Albany.
Starlink's basic satellite service also reaches approximately 100% of Albany, matching the broadest listed city coverage.
Check first: Confirm the exact address; this plan reaches 100% of Albany in the supplied coverage data.
Top ZIP-Level Insights in Albany
North Albany
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for Symmetrical fiber uploads.
Ziply Fiber covers 45.1% of ZIP 97321 with 6,000/6,000 Mbps fiber, ahead of Xfinity's 39.5% cable footprint.
Santiam Neighborhood
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for Shared streaming and downloads.
Xfinity covers 52.2% of ZIP 97322 at 1,200/35 Mbps, while Ziply Fiber covers 24.5% there.
North Albany
Ziply Fiber is currently the strongest option for multi-user homes, remote work, gaming, and 4K streaming.
Ziply Fiber leads this ZIP with 45.1% best-address share.
Santiam Neighborhood
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for most households with regular streaming and work-from-home needs.
Xfinity leads this ZIP with 52.2% best-address share.
Internet providers near Albany
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside Albany, check the neighboring market directly.
Albany Internet FAQs
What's the fastest internet provider in Albany, OR?
Ziply Fiber is the fastest listed provider, offering 6,000 Mbps symmetrical fiber where available, with that fiber reaching about 18% of Albany. Xfinity's 1 Gig plan reaches 64.1% of Albany, so it may be easier to find, but confirm the exact address before ordering.
Can I get fiber internet in Albany, OR?
Yes—fiber reaches about 1% to 18% of Albany, depending on the provider and fiber tier. Ziply Fiber has the broadest listed citywide fiber footprint at 17.9%, while ZIP 97321 shows 45.1% Ziply Fiber coverage; check your exact address because ZIP and citywide percentages are not guarantees.
What's the cheapest internet plan in Albany, OR?
Ziply Fiber's Fiber 100/100 is Albany's cheapest plan at a $20/mo promotional starting rate for 100 Mbps, reaching 17.9% of the city. Check your address before choosing it, because the plan's listed reach is limited to 17.9% rather than every Albany home.
How much internet speed do I need for a busy Albany household?
Target 300 to 1,000 Mbps for a busy household; Xfinity's 300 Mbps plan and 1 Gig plan each reach 64.1% of Albany. Choose based on simultaneous-use needs, then verify the exact address because Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps tier reaches only 7.1%.
Is internet available in North Albany?
Yes—ZIP 97321 (North Albany) lists 45.1% Ziply Fiber coverage and 39.5% Xfinity coverage. Ziply's listed fiber is 6,000/6,000 Mbps where available, while Xfinity's listed cable is 1,200/35 Mbps; verify the exact address because ZIP percentages do not guarantee service.
How We Analyze Internet in Albany
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
Our proprietary score weights technology type (fiber=100%, cable=85%, etc.) with download (70%) and upload (30%) speeds, ranked as a state percentile.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Albany report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Albany
How We Calculate Speed Score
Our Speed Score is a state-level percentile ranking (0-100) that shows how a provider’s service compares to all other internet options available in your state.
The Formula:
We calculate a raw performance score using:
Technology Factor × (Download Speed × 70% + Upload Speed × 30%)
Technology Factors:
Not all connections are equal. We weight each technology based on real-world reliability and performance:
- Fiber: 100% – Fastest, most reliable technology
- Cable: 85% – High speeds, shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Fixed Wireless (Licensed): 70% – Dedicated spectrum, weather-dependent
- Copper/DSL: 65% – Distance-limited, aging infrastructure
- Fixed Wireless (Unlicensed): 60% – Shared spectrum, variable performance
- Satellite (LEO): 40% – Low-earth orbit (e.g., Starlink), higher latency
- Satellite (GEO): 15% – Geostationary orbit, significant latency
Percentile Ranking:
After calculating raw scores, we rank every service option in your state by geographic coverage (census blocks served). A score of 85 means this service performs better than 85% of all internet options available in your state.
Data Source: FCC National Broadband Map data, updated twice a year.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.