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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?