6 Best Internet Providers in Clifton Park, NY

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clifton Park, NY?

Greenlight Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Clifton Park based on 377 New York customer reviews, and Greenlight Networks has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Clifton Park, New York, and customers throughout the country.

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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clifton Park Internet Providers

Based on 377 reviews from New York internet customers, Greenlight Networks is the best internet service provider for Clifton Park residents. Greenlight Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in New York, with 4.13 out of 5 stars and 91.4% coverage in Clifton Park.

At a national level, based on 2791 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Greenlight Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clifton Park?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Clifton Park, the fastest internet in the city comes from Greenlight Networks.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clifton Park

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Greenlight Networks	8,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	Hudson Valley Wireless	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clifton Park

Based on data reported by Clifton Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Greenlight Networks. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Clifton Park. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clifton Park?

New York customers rate Greenlight Networks 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.

Greenlight Networks received a local rating of 4.60 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clifton Park customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Clifton Park, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Clifton Park

Clifton Park 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 city 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 Clifton Park below, including the metrics used and how Clifton Park compares to the rest of New York and nation.

Clifton Park ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Clifton Park	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clifton Park that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	57.29%	83.33%	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.	3,166 Mbps	4,072 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 Clifton Park.	4.3	4.9	6.8

 

Clifton Park Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Clifton Park	New York	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.7	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.	17%	13%	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%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	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.	87%	76%	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.	87%	77%	76%

Clifton Park ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Clifton Park is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clifton Park is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clifton Park have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Clifton Park ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

96% of Clifton Park households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 87% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Clifton Park 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 Cities Compare to Clifton Park?

How Much Speed does a Clifton Park Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clifton Park is 2.5, which is smaller than the New York average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clifton Park's average household income is $117,893 which is much higher than the New York average of $98,794 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Clifton Park also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New York average of 16%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in New York who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Clifton Park has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Clifton Park households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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 Clifton Park?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clifton Park?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clifton Park?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Clifton Park, NY.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clifton Park?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Clifton Park?

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 Clifton Park is Greenlight Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be Greenlight Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Greenlight Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Clifton Park is Greenlight Networks.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Clifton Park 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 Clifton Park's C+ ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.