4 Best Internet Providers in Paul Smiths, NY

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Paul Smiths, NY?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Paul Smiths

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Paul Smiths Internet Providers

Based on 261 reviews from New York internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Paul Smiths residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.77 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in New York, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 13.8% coverage in Paul Smiths.

At a national level, based on 2637 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.77 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Paul Smiths?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Paul Smiths

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Adirondack Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	90 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Paul Smiths

Based on data reported by Paul Smiths ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Adirondack Broadband and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Paul Smiths. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Paul Smiths?

New York customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Paul Smiths customers with an average price rating of 3.30 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Paul Smiths

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

Paul Smiths ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Paul Smiths	New York	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Paul Smiths that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	12.87%	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.	983 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 Paul Smiths.	2.1	4.9	6.8

 

Paul Smiths Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Paul Smiths	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.	2.0	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.	7%	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.	96%	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.	84%	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.	397%	77%	76%

Paul Smiths ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Paul Smiths is D, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Paul Smiths is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Paul Smiths have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Paul Smiths 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 Paul Smiths households have an internet connection while having 21.46% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 397% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Paul Smiths 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 Paul Smiths?

How Much Speed does a Paul Smiths Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Paul Smiths is 2.0, which is smaller than the New York average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Paul Smiths's average household income is $71,531 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.

Paul Smiths also has 51% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the New York average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Paul Smiths has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Paul Smiths households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 100% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Paul Smiths?

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 Paul Smiths is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Adirondack Broadband and Spectrum. 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 Paul Smiths is Frontier.
• HughesNet, Spectrum, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Paul Smiths, 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 Paul Smiths compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Paul Smiths 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 Paul Smiths's D ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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