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What is the best internet provider in Utica?
Utica doesn’t have many options when it comes to home broadband, and you probably only have access to satellite, fixed wireless and cable internet connection. Spectrum is CNET’s top pick for the best Internet in Utica. It is our first choice because it offers an easy set of plans, and extensive coverage, available to more than 94% of households, according to the latest data from the Federal Communications Commission. In addition to being widely available in the area, Spectrum is also among the the cheapest internet providers in the city – at least in the first year.
Spectrum has a $50 per month plan for download speeds of 500 megabits per second. Although it is a bit more expensive than the best plans found in most cities, it offers good value for the price. Fixed wireless ISPs Verizon and T-Mobile they also start at the same price but offer a much lower maximum speed.
If you are looking fast internet in Utica, you don’t have a ton of options. Spectrum is the only provider in the area that offers download speeds up to one gig. According to the latest Ookla speed test dataUtica has a flat average download speed of 295Mbps, on par State of New York average (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
Utica Internet providers compared
| Supplier | Internet technology | Monthly price range | Speed range | Monthly equipment costs | Head of data | Contract | CNET review score |
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| Hughesnet Read a full review |
Satellite | $50-$95 ($75-$120 after 12 months) | 50-100Mbps | $15-$20 monthly or $300-$450 one-time fee | 100-200GB | 2 years | 6 |
| Spectre Read a full review |
Cable | $50-$70 | 500-1,000 Mbps | Modem without; $10 router (optional) | No one | No one | 7.2 |
| Starlink Read a full review |
Satellite | $120 | 25-220Mbps | $349 one time purchase | Unlimited | No one | 6.5 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet Read a full review |
Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible Go5G Plus and Magenta Max mobile customers) | 72-245 Mbps | No one | No one | No one | 7.4 |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet Read a full review |
Fixed wireless | $50-$70 ($35-$45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) | 100-300Mbps | No one | No one | No one | 7.2 |
| Viasat Read a full review |
Satellite | $130 | 25-150Mbps | $15 monthly or $250 one time fee | 850 GB | No one | 6.1 |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Utica?
| Supplier | Starting price | Maximum download speed | Monthly equipment fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Internet Premier Read a full review |
$50 | 500Mbps | Modem without; $10 router (optional) | ||
| Verizon 5G Home Internet Read a full review |
$50 ($35 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) | 100 Mbps | No one | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet Read a full review |
$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 245 Mbps | No one |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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How to find Internet deals and promotions in Utica
The best deals on the Internet and the best promotions in Utica depend on what discounts are available during a certain time. Most offers are short-lived, but we often look for the latest offers.
Utica Internet providers, such as Spectrum and Verizon, may offer a lower introductory price or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including T-Mobile, run the same standard price throughout the year.
For a more extensive list of promotions, check out our guide on the best deals on the internet.
The fastest internet plans in Utica
| Supplier | Starting price | Maximum download speed | Maximum upload speed | Head of data | Type of connection |
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| Spectrum Internet Gig Read a full review |
$70 | 1,000 Mbps | 35 Mbps | No one | Cable |
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What is a good internet speed?
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an Internet plan that can accommodate video conferencing, video streaming or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here is an overview of the minimum recommended download speed for different applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that Internet speed, service and performance will vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed do you really need.
- From 0 to 5 Mbps lets you tackle the basics: Internet browsing, sending and receiving email, and low-quality video streaming.
- 5 to 40 Mbps gives you superior quality video streaming and video conferencing.
- From 40 to 100 Mbps should give a user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
- 100 to 500 Mbps allows one to two users simultaneously to engage in high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming and online gaming.
- 500 to 1,000 Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.
How CNET chose the best Internet service providers in Utica
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latter smartphones, laptop, router o kitchen toolit is impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What is our approach? We begin by researching pricing, availability, and speed information based on our historical ISP data, provider sites, and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC website to check our data and make sure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also gather local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and JD Power, to gauge 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 information located, we ask three main questions:
- Does the provider offer access to a reasonably fast internet speed?
- Are customers getting decent value for what they are paying for?
- Are customers happy with their service?
The answer to these questions is often layered and complex, the providers who are closer to “yes” in 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 simple. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources such as Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test the ISP page
Internet Providers in Utica FAQs
What is the best internet service provider in Utica?
For most Utica residents, finding the best Internet service provider will come down to what’s available. Spectrum’s wide range of plans is available to more than 94% of households, for the latest data from the FCC.
Is fiber internet available in Utica?
What is the cheapest internet provider in Utica?
Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet all have a starting monthly fee of $50. Spectrum offers faster speeds, up to 500 Mbps, but the plan does not include a free router rental like you get with T -Mobile and Verizon.
Which internet provider in Utica offers the fastest plan?
Spectrum is the only Internet provider in Utica that offers download speeds of 1,000 Mbps.
