NY ISPs
Listings: https://broadbandnow.com/New-York/New-York?zip=10012
- https://www.nycmesh.net/
- Probably best option, fast community run internet.
- Spectrum
- $50 for 200mbps
- $80 for 400 mbps
- $110 for 940 mbps
- 2/16/21:
- Called and was not able to get anything better than the intro deal. The plan is 200mbps down and 10 mbps up.
- Next one is 20 up, last one is 35 up.
- Starry
- Not actually available it seems.
- HughesNet
- Satellite internet, but would be available.
- Viasat
- Satellite internet.
- Up to 30mbps, 100GB cap, $100/month.
- RCN
- Will have to call and check, but probably not available.
- Were here at one point. Haven't been here since 2000.
- Consolidated Communications
- Not available.
- BarrierFree
- Very slow, like 25mbps up/down.
Good data source: http://www.speedtest.net/awards/us/san-francisco-ca/isp
Spectrum Call:
- I just took over this apartment from a friend and he had just cancelled the service. There are 3 other available ISPs that service this location, so I'm trying to hear what each one has to offer.
- What is the guaranteed upload speed?
- What is the expected upload speed?
- What is the guaranteed download speed?
- I have two other providers at my apartment; why should we go with Spectrum?
- Are there any setup fees?
- Are there any renting fees for some hardware you provide?