Best Internet Providers in Durham, NY
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Durham, NY
Durham has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Durham.
Ranks compare Durham with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Durham, NY at a Glance
Durham Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mid-Hudson Cable
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Mid-Hudson Data Corp
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Margaretville Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Durham ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Durham, NY?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Durham based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Durham, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 62.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Durham?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Durham
- Mid-Hudson Cable - fiber coverage map
- Mid-Hudson Data Corp - fiber coverage map
- Mid-Hudson Cable - cable coverage map
- Margaretville Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mid-Hudson Data Corp - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Durham Compares to Places Its Size
Durham's report card score is in the top 13% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Durham | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Greene County | New York | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 86.3% | 86.4% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,968 Mbps | top 7% | 3,490 Mbps | 4,235 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 43% | 3.7 | 5.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 13% | 15% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 84% | bottom 13% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 72% | 77% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 78% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,618 | top 30% | $80,690 | $100,975 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Durham, against 86.3% across Greene County and 86.4% across New York. Households in Durham are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,618 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Durham
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Durham?
Mid-Hudson Cable Fiber in Durham, NY
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable offers Fiber service to 99.2% of Durham homes. Across the city, Mid-Hudson Cable Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company Fiber in Durham, NY
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Margaretville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Durham homes. Across the city, Margaretville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fiber in Durham, NY
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Durham homes. Across the city, Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Durham?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Durham homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Data Corp offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.0% of Durham homes. Across the city, Mid-Hudson Data Corp Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Durham, NY
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.2% of Durham homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Durham?
Mid-Hudson Cable in Durham, NY
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Mid-Hudson Cable offers Cable service to 92.4% of Durham homes. Across the city, Mid-Hudson Cable has speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Durham?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Durham, NY.
Internet in Durham by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Durham has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Durham
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Durham
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12422 | 347 | 100.0% | 4,977 Mbps | 3.4 | B | 20/100 |
How Durham Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Durham that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Windham has the most homes with fiber (90.9%) and East Durham the fewest (90.0%); Durham has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham (this page) | 250 | 100.0% | 4,968 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 20/100 |
| Windham | 1,325 | 90.9% | 4,599 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 47/100 |
| East Durham | 1,008 | 90.0% | 4,539 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Cornwallville | 687 | 81.7% | 4,153 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Preston Hollow | 666 | 51.8% | 917 Mbps | 1.9 | D | 27/100 |
| Medusa | 661 | 7.3% | 729 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 26/100 |
| Lambs Corner | 270 | 45.9% | 2,507 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 47/100 |
| Oak Hill | 255 | 70.6% | 3,634 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 20/100 |
| Manor Kill | 147 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 56/100 |
| North Settlement | 65 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 43/100 |
| West Durham | 56 | 100.0% | 4,571 Mbps | 2.9 | B | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Durham?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mid-Hudson Cable should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Durham
| Mid-Hudson Cable | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Mid-Hudson Data Corp | 5,000 |
| Margaretville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Durham. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Durham Internet Providers
Based on 165 reviews from New York internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Durham residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.74 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mid-Hudson Cable wins for second-place in New York, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Durham.
At a national level, based on 1165 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Durham Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Durham, New York, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Durham Overall | New York Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Cable | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Margaretville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Data Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Durham
Based on data reported by Durham ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mid-Hudson Cable. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Durham. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Durham Speed | New York Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Cable | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Margaretville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Data Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Durham?
Of the providers in Durham, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Durham where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across New York or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 3.31 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mid-Hudson Cable is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.71 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Durham, New York, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Durham
| ISP / Tech Type | Durham Affordability | New York Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (140) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Cable | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Margaretville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mid-Hudson Data Corp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in New York
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Verizon Fiber
November 13, 2026 do not buy they implemented a new interface that is user hostlie cannot forward through comercials tivo quit working avoid, avoid, avoid
ISPReports User
Fidium
October 31, 2026 Impossible to reach and very difficult to get help - never in real time.
ISPReports User
Optimum Cable
September 06, 2026 An angry resident of Glenville, NY
Spectrum Cable
July 06, 2026 Spectrum is slow, has poor customer service and also has a monopoly in my area. There is no competition. 5G internet service is not available as there is very poor cell signal at my home. Additionally, Verizon began running FiOS to my neighborhood and then stopped. I can only guess because Spectrum holds the cable franchise rights in the town of Glenville and is fighting to hold on to whatever market share they have.
A Addison, NY Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
June 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Durham?
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 Durham is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mid-Hudson Cable. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Durham is Verizon.
- Viasat, Mid-Hudson Cable, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Durham, available to 99.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.