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Shop the best Harrisburg internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Mediacom | $39.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Delta Communications | - | - | DSL | 52% |
Zito Media LP  | $39.95 | 50 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 2.936% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. 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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.88%
2 providers - 93.98%
3 providers - 47.74%
4+ providers - 1.98%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Harrisburg is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Harrisburg area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Harrisburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Harrisburg, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Harrisburg area, and 93.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Harrisburg's six internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 106 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Harrisburg.
The largest internet providers in Harrisburg are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Harrisburg.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Harrisburg residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Harrisburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Harrisburg residents.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. 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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Harrisburg covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Harrisburg to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $41.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 232 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. 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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Harrisburg covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Harrisburg residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $41.58.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.67 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 232 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. 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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Harrisburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Harrisburg where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $41.58.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $1.34.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 232 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Harrisburg with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Harrisburg. The next fastest internet provider in Harrisburg is Zito Media LP, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 2.936% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Harrisburg with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $41.58.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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