In Schenectady there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 172 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL and fiber internet service is also available from Verizon.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 172 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 22 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 283 Mbps | 97 Mbps | 15 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Schenectady offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 172 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 12,290 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Schenectady. 34% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 62% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 57 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 166 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 44 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 101 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 355 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 44 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 68 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 43 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 366 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 109 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 108 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 19 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 345 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 25 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Schenectady offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 283 Mbps for download speeds and 97 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,964 recent tests.
Verizon has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Schenectady. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 792 Mbps | 222 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 297 Mbps | 113 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 309 Mbps | 334 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 309 Mbps | 160 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 606 Mbps | 206 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 37 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 318 Mbps | 296 Mbps | 28 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 696 Mbps | 876 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 670 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 644 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 14 ms |
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