13 Best Internet Providers in Albany County, WY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Albany County, WY for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Albany County, WY?

Bluepeak is the best internet provider in Albany County based on Wyoming customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Bluepeak had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Albany County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Bluepeak is an option for 71.42% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Albany County, Wyoming, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Albany County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Albany County Internet Providers

Based on 15 reviews from Wyoming internet customers, Bluepeak is the best internet service provider for Albany County residents. Bluepeak was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Visionary Broadband wins for second-place in Wyoming, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 85.7% coverage in Albany County.

At a national level, based on 3936 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mountain West Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Albany County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Albany County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Bluepeak.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Albany County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Bluepeak	5,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Kwikbit	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Visionary Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Wyoming.com	250 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Vistabeam	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Mountain West Technologies	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Albany County

Based on data reported by Albany County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Bluepeak. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Albany County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Bluepeak. This indicates Bluepeak reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Albany County?

Wyoming customers rate Bluepeak as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Bluepeak received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Visionary Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Albany County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Albany County, Wyoming, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Albany County

Albany County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Albany County below, including the metrics used and how Albany County compares to the rest of Wyoming and nation.

Albany County ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Albany County	Wyoming	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Albany County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	72.83%	54.69%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	4,053 Mbps	2,298 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Albany County.	7.8	6.3	6.8

 

Albany County Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Albany County	Wyoming	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	9%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	75%	70%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	82%	72%	76%

Albany County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Albany County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Albany County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Albany County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Albany County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

89% of Albany County households have an internet connection despite having 91.54% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Albany County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Albany County?

How Much Speed does a Albany County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Albany County is 2.1, which is smaller than the Wyoming average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Albany County's average household income is $66,947 which is about average for the Wyoming average of $81,199 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Albany County also has 34% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wyoming average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Wyoming who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Albany County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Albany County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Albany County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Albany County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Albany County?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Albany County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Albany County?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Albany County is Bluepeak.
• The fastest internet provider should be Bluepeak. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Bluepeak may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Albany County is Bluepeak.
• Centurylink, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Albany County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Albany County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Albany County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Albany County's B+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.