6 Best Internet Providers in Fairport, NY

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairport, NY?

Greenlight Networks is the best internet provider in Fairport based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Greenlight Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fairport, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Greenlight Networks is an option for 82.16% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fairport, New York, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fairport

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairport Internet Providers

Based on 385 reviews from New York internet customers, Greenlight Networks is the best internet service provider for Fairport 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 95.0% coverage in Fairport.

At a national level, based on 2929 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Empire Access is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.80 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairport?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fairport

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Greenlight Networks	8,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Empire Access	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairport

Based on data reported by Fairport 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 Fairport. 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 Fairport?

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 Fairport customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fairport

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

Fairport ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairport	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fairport that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.79%	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.	6,903 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 Fairport.	4.8	4.9	6.8

 

Fairport Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairport	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.	2.3	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.	18%	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.	94%	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.	88%	77%	76%

Fairport ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Fairport is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fairport is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fairport have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Fairport 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.

94% of Fairport households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 87% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Fairport 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 Fairport?

How Much Speed does a Fairport Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fairport is 2.3, which is smaller than the New York average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fairport's average household income is $116,449 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.

Fairport also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the New York average of 16%. Additionally, 18% 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 Fairport has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairport households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairport?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairport?

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 Fairport 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 Fairport is Greenlight Networks.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fairport, 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 Fairport compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fairport 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 Fairport's B ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.