Internet providers in Albany, CA
Albany is a city in California with about 19,768 residents and roughly 8,234 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Albany, CA
Share of residential locations in Albany where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unwired | Fixed wireless | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 93% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 86% | Check availability |
| 5 | Etheric Communications | Fixed wireless | 78% | |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 75% | |
| 7 | Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 65% | |
| 8 | California Internet | Fixed wireless | 23% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Albany
Unwired reports service to the most residential locations in Albany, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Unwired, Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Sonic Telecom), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Sonic Telecom (65%). Unwired, Etheric Communications, T-Mobile Home Internet, and California Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Albany?
Fiber is widely available: about 75% of locations in Albany can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 94% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Albany that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Albany at a glance
About 88% of households in Albany have a broadband subscription, 5 points below the California average of 92%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Albany?
Yes, in part. About 75% of residential locations in Albany can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 94% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Albany?
Unwired reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Albany, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Albany?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Albany, and 7 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Albany?
Fiber providers reporting service in Albany include Sonic Telecom (65% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Albany?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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