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 168 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 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 | 168 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 26 ms |
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 289 Mbps | 109 Mbps | 16 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 168 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 13,340 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. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 59% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 26 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 164 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 327 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 281 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 138 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 144 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 14 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 358 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 137 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 142 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 135 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 13 ms |
Verizon is the 2nd most popular provider in Schenectady offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 289 Mbps for download speeds and 109 Mbps for upload speeds over 6,943 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. 33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 37 Mbps | 78 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 567 Mbps | 865 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 778 Mbps | 180 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 497 Mbps | 59 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 109 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 17 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 489 Mbps | 61 Mbps | 18 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 319 Mbps | 307 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 111 Mbps | 113 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 560 Mbps | 209 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 93 Mbps | 94 Mbps | 14 ms |
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