5 Best Internet Providers in Oswego County, NY

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Above are the top 4 providers in Oswego County, NY 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 Oswego County, NY?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Oswego County based on New York customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Oswego County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Windstream is an option for 36.78% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Oswego County

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

Based on 375 reviews from New York internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Oswego County residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 2.50 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 83.8% coverage in Oswego County.

At a national level, based on 3004 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oswego County?

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

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oswego County

Based on data reported by Oswego County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Oswego County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,328 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oswego County?

New York customers rate Windstream 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.

Windstream received a local rating of 3.50 out of 5, which is much lower 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 Oswego County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Oswego County

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

Oswego County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Oswego County	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Oswego County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	33.51%	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.	1,176 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 Oswego County.	3.2	4.9	6.8

 

Oswego County Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Oswego County	New York	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.	2.4	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.	8%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	77%	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.	78%	77%	76%

Oswego County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Oswego County is C-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Oswego County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Oswego County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Oswego 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.

90% of Oswego County households have an internet connection despite having 98.53% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Oswego 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 Oswego County?

How Much Speed does a Oswego County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Oswego County is 2.4, which is smaller than the New York average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Oswego County's average household income is $71,787 which is lower than the New York average of $98,794 and about average for 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.

Oswego County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the New York average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Oswego County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Oswego County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oswego County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Oswego 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 Oswego County is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Oswego County is Windstream.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Oswego 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 Oswego County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Oswego 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 Oswego County's C- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.