Traditional Telephone Service Providers
Telephone services are provided by a number of companies – both local and national – in Tech Valley. You may choose to have one company provide all levels of service – local, regional, long distance and international – or choose different providers for each level of service.
Service can usually be arranged over the phone or online. Before contacting a provider, it is a good idea to research available products and services to determine what you need.
Some companies may offer packages that include telephone service with mobile phone service, cable television and/or Internet access.
Mobile Phone Service
Most major mobile phone service providers operate in Tech Valley. Many companies require contracts of one year or more, with a financial penalty for canceling the contract early.
Foreign mobile telephones that work on the GSM international standard will not work in the United States. You may rent a mobile phone if you are visiting for a short period of time.
The links below will help you get started in setting up telephone service in your home.
Adirondacks/North Country
Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and Warren Counties including the cities of Plattsburgh and Glens Falls and the villages of Lake George, Lake Placid and Speculator.
Capital Region
Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Washington Counties including the cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady and Troy and the towns of Bethlehem, Colonie, Guilderland, Greenwich, Mechanicville and Schoharie.
Hudson Valley
Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster Counties including the cities of Hudson, Kingston, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie and the town of New Paltz.
Mohawk Valley
Herkimer, Fulton and Montgomery Counties including the cities of Amsterdam, Gloversville, Herkimer, Johnstown and Little Falls.