Shop the best Harrisburg internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 89% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Delta Communications  | - | - | DSL | 52% |
| Zito Media LP | $39.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 2.936% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Sep 23, 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 DSL, which covers 100% of Harrisburg residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% 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 $19.99 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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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $49.98.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 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 $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $49.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $1.06.
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, 284 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Harrisburg, $1.06.
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, 284 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 200 Mbps to 2.936% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Harrisburg with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $49.98.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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