Self-installation Activation Fee of $30Professional-installation Fee of $65.
Technical support
Available 24/7
Spectrum is the second largest cable internet provider in the U.S.with TV and home phone service options too. It's available to more than 100 million people across 42 states.
What we like
No data caps.
No contracts.
Spectrum WiFi Hotspots allow FREEunlimited access to a nationwide network of over 500,000 hotspots around the country.
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Verizon is a well-known high-speed internetTV and phone provider available in nine states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. It features well-known connection reliability.
What we like
Simple pricing
No data caps
No contracts
10 year price guarantee
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: Router rental included
Verizon's terms & conditions
Taxes & terms may apply. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limitsmultiple usersnetwork & other factors. Availability varies. Gigabit network connection to your home. See verizon.com/yourspeed for more info.
Tech Support: call 1-844-275-9310 for 24x7 assistance.
T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service is one of the most affordable internet plans available at just $40/mo. with AutoPaywith taxes included.
What we like
No price hikes
No equipment fees
No annual service contracts
Simple setup24/7 support
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
T-Mobile's terms & conditions
Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. Pricing per month plus taxes & fees for length of contract and for accounts currently paying for a T-Mobile wireless line with additional taxes & fees. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.
Self-installation Activation Fee of $30Professional-installation Fee of $65.
Technical support
Available 24/7
Spectrum is the second largest cable internet provider in the U.S.with TV and home phone service options too. It's available to more than 100 million people across 42 states.
What we like
No data caps.
No contracts.
Spectrum WiFi Hotspots allow FREEunlimited access to a nationwide network of over 500,000 hotspots around the country.
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Optimum is a high-speed internetTV and home phone provider dedicated to making your life simpler with customizable plans for full home entertainment.
What we like
1 year price lock
Unlimited data caps
No contracts
Up to a $500 competitive contract buy out
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: Modem rental (est. $10/mo.) or use your own compatible equipment ($0/mo.)
Optimum's terms & conditions
Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contractunless otherwise stated. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing may or may not reflect promotionalbundle and/or other offers available. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary.
5G Home Internet is the first 5G wireless network built to connect your home with ultra-fast internet that's ready for what comes next. With 5G Home Internetthere are no long-term contracts or additional equipment or installation fees and all taxes and fees are included. 5G Home Internet availability is limited in select cities.
What we like
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Ultra-fast Wi-Fi
5G Internet Gateway included
No annual contractsno hidden fees
Pricing breakdown
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Verizon 5G's terms & conditions
(1) May require the purchase of additional Wi-Fi Extenders. (2) Actual speeds may vary. with Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Plan prices include taxes and fees. For full terms and conditions see: https://www.verizon.com/support/verizon-5g-home-legal/
Hughesnet is the most widely available satellite internet provider in SyracuseNYcovering 100% of the city
Cable internet from Spectrum is accessible to 99% of homes
Spectrum is the cheapest internet provider in SyracuseNY
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in SyracuseNY
What's the right internet speed for your home?
Households within Syracuse areon averagegetting download speeds of 146 Mbps and upload speeds of 35 Mbps.The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into lightmoderate and high-use categories.
Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.
Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Emailbrowsingbasic videoone streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two peopledownload speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping onlinechecking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
View Allconnect's take
Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Lightplus one high-demand application like streaming HD videovideo conferencingonline gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger homewith three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneouslyplans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
View Allconnect's take
High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderateplus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same timeyou’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speedbut if you are creating and uploading content like videosrunning a home business or have multiple heavy gamerssome internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
View Allconnect's take
Light
Internet use
1 to 2
Emailbrowsingbasic videoone streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
50 to 100 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
For a small unit of one to two peopledownload speeds of 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps are just fine if you are both browsing or shopping onlinechecking your email and posting to your social media accounts on four to five devices at a time.
Moderate
Internet use
3 - 4
The same functions as Lightplus one high-demand application like streaming HD videovideo conferencingonline gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
75 to 200 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
If you have a larger homewith three to four people and up to six to eight devices accessing the internet simultaneouslyplans from 100 to 400 Mbps will keep you from experiencing lag or downtime.
High
Internet use
5+
The same functions as Light and Moderateplus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
1 to 2 devices:
100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices:
200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices:
400 to 500 Mbps
Allconnect's take:
With five or more people and 10+ devices accessing the internet at the same timeyou’ll need a 500 Mbps to 1 Gig plan or above. Most internet users don’t need beyond 1 Gig of download speedbut if you are creating and uploading content like videosrunning a home business or have multiple heavy gamerssome internet service providers have plans up to 10 Gbps.
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Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Syracuse is Verizon 5G Homewith their wireless plans covering 79% of the city. Verizon 5G Home internet plans start at $50.00/mo. with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
To make that choicewe look at the affordabilityperformancevalue and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.
*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.
*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.
Cheap internet in Syracuse
Most internet service providers offer cheap internet plans between $20–$30for the lowest tier of speedusually up to 75–100 Mbps. These plans are fast enough for light use in a small household.
Spectrum has the cheapest internet plans in Syracusestarting at 100 Mbps for $30.00/mo.
T-Mobile also has an affordable internet plan offering 318 Mbps for $35.00/mo.
Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a monththe second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better dealoften providing more speed for your dollar.
T-Mobile also has an affordable internet plan offering 318 Mbps for $35.00/mo.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Simple pricing – All-in-one price with equipment included and no hidden fees
No contracts – You can cancel anytime and T-Mobile won’t raise prices after the first year
No data caps – You won’t have to worry about getting charged for going over your data limit
Savings with mobile – T-Mobile offers up to $20 off you’re monthly home internet bill when you bundle with a mobile plan
Cons
Inconsistent speeds – Speeds are more erratic than cable and fiber optic internet connections
Location – The quality of your connection will depend on how close you are to a T-Mobile tower
No TV – You won’t be able to save money by bundling with TV service
Fastest internet in Syracuse
The speed you need depends on what you use the internet for. If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to gamework and learnyou'll be happy to know that Optimum and Spectrum offer the fastest internet in Syracuse.
Optimum has fiber internet speeds starting at $280.00/mo. for up to 8,000 Mbps while Spectrum offers plans up to 2,000 Mbps for their cable internet.
Optimum provides the fastest internet in SyracuseNYoffering speeds up to 8,000 Mbps.
Pros and Cons
Pros
No data caps: Optimum has no data capsso you won’t need to worry about any fees if you go over your data limit
No contracts: With Optimum no-contract plans you can avoid long-term commitments and early termination fees
Equipment included: Equipment is included with Optimum’s 300 Mbps500 Mbps and Gig plans
Cons
Rate hikes: Optimum’s prices will increase after promotional periods end
Equipment rental fees: Optimum has various equipment fees that will rack up your monthly bill
Very little bundle savings: While there are a few bundling options with Optimumyou won’t actually end up saving much compared to purchasing standalone TV service elsewhere
The most available ISPs in Syracuse is Hughesnetwhich serves 100% of the areawith plans starting at $39.99/mo.
Spectrum covers 99% of Syracusewith plans beginning at $30.00/mo.
Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the countryso if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Syracuse addressyou probably can connect to another internet type.
Hughesnet is the most available satellite providercovering 100% of the city.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Available anywhere – HughesNet is available in all 50 states
Bonus Zone data – All plans include 50 GB of free data per month during the Bonus Zone from 2 to 8 a.m
Actual vs. advertised speeds – In a 2018 broadband reportthe FCC scored HughesNet among the highest for actual vs. advertised speed performance
Cons
Two-year contract – HughesNet requires a two-year service agreementand changing or canceling service before it’s up can result in early termination fees
High latency – Satellite internet has high latencywhich makes online gaming impractical. HughesNet Fusion plans do have less latencyhowever
Low download speed – HughesNet’s 15 GB plan comes with 15 Mbps of speed and the rest come with 25 Mbps
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet plan in Syracuse with plans starting at $30.00/mo. for 100 Mbps. T-Mobile also offers cheap plans starting at $35.00/mo. for 318 Mbps.
At $0.03 per Mbps the 5 Gig Fiber Internet plan from Optimum gives you the most value for your dollar.
The fastest internet provider in Syracuse is Optimum. It has Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps. Spectrum also has fast Cable plans up to 2,000 Mbps.
In most casesyour initial cost of buying a modem and router pays for itself within a year. Rental equipment fees from internet providers are usually around $10/mo. and you can buy combination modem/routers (gateways) for under $100. If you want to avoid a monthly fee from your ISPbuying your router is the way to go. If you need support for your equipmentrent it from your ISP and you’ll have access to technical support. See our full guide on whether you should rent or buy internet equipment.
Once you have compared and chosen an internet provideryou often have the choice to install your internet yourself or have the ISP send a tech to your address. If you install it yourselfthe ISP will provide you with a step-by-step guide to connect their equipment to yours and set up your Wi-Fi access. If you choose professional installationall you’ll have to do is schedule an appointment with your ISP and they’ll take care of everything.
When choosing an internet service providerit’s important to consider technology types. Fiber internet is the fastest and most reliable internet technology type since it provides symmetrical download and upload speedsbut it’s not the most widely available type of internet. We recommend fiber if it’s available at your addressbut if notyou have other options.
Cable internet is a common internet type and the best alternative to fiber internet. It offers fastreliable speeds and is more widely available than fiber. Satellite internet is a great choice if you live in a rural area and other internet technologies aren’t an option.
5G internetor fixed wireless internetis another internet technology type to consider. 5G home internet isn’t always as fast as cable or fiber plansbut some providers like T-Mobile are expanding rapidly to offer 5G home internet service to most of the country and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps.
Speeds up to
Plan cost: A price breakdown isn't readily available.
Equipment fees: $10/mo WiFi + Free Modem 
