Best Internet Providers in Binghamton, New York

What is the best internet provider in Binghamton?

CNET’s top choice for internet service in Binghamton is Spectrum, thanks to its broad reach — serving nearly 95% of households, according to the latest Federal Communications Commission data. Spectrum offers competitive introductory prices, including a 100Mbps plan for $30 a month, a 500Mbps plan at $50, and a 1,000Mbps plan for $70. Both plans come with unlimited data and stable cable speeds for most households.

The average starting cost for internet in Binghamton is around $49, some providers offer cheaper options. For instance, Spectrum offers a $30-a-month plan while the fixed wireless provider Zeta Broadband has a $35-a-month plan, although its 7Mbps download speed may be insufficient for all but the lightest users. For a bit more, Spectrum’s 500Mbps plan at $50 offers far greater speed.

Fiber is available to about 62% of Binghamton if you’re after ultra-fast speeds. Greenlight Network tops the list with fiber speeds up to 8 gigabits for $150 a month. For a more budget-friendly fiber option, Empire Access provides symmetrical 1-gigabit speeds for $65 a month.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s the cheapest internet plan in Binghamton?

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Binghamton internet providers, such as Spectrum and Verizon, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including Empire Access and Zeta Broadband, run the same standard pricing year-round.

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Fastest internet plans in Binghamton

Provider Starting price Max download speed Monthly equipment fee
Zeta Broadband $35 7Mbps None
Spectrum Internet Advantage
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$30 100Mbps Modem free; $10 for router (optional)
Zeta Broadband $50 25Mbps None
Empire Access $50 500Mbps $5 router rental fee
Verizon 5G Home Internet
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$50 ($35 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans) 100Mbps None
Greenlight Networks, LLC. $55 500Mbps $5 router rental (optional)
T-Mobile Home Internet
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$50 ($35 for eligible mobile customers) 87-318Mbps None

Spectrum’s wide coverage makes it our top pick for the best internet provider in the area. According to the latest data from the FCC, Spectrum’s cable offerings are available to almost 95% of households in Binghamton. In addition, Spectrum has some of the best introductory pricing for the first two years of service. You can now choose one of three plans by Spectrum: 100Mbps for $30 per month, 500Mbps for $50 or 1,000Mbps for $70 per month. Customers on the 1,000Mbps plan get their modem and router equipment for free. Customers can expect all plans to come with no data caps or contracts.

Is fiber internet available in Binghamton?

Spectrum has the cheapest internet plan in the city, coming in with a $30-a-month plan for download speeds of 100Mbps. Zeta Broadband also has a $35-a-month plan that gets you 7Mbps download speed. Elsewhere, Verizon and T-Mobile have discounts for eligible mobile customers.

Provider Starting price Max download speed Max upload speed Data cap Connection type
Greenlight Networks 8 Gig $150 8,000Mbps 8,000Mbps None Fiber
Greenlight Networks 2 Gig $100 2,000Mbps 2,000Mbps None Fiber
Empire Access 2 Gig $100 1940Mbps 1940Mbps None Fiber
Greenlight Networks Gig $75 1,000Mbps 1,000Mbps None Fiber
Spectrum Internet Gig
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$70 1,000Mbps 35Mbps None Cable
Empire Access Gig $65 940Mbps 940Mbps None Fiber