Compare Bangor internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bangor – 69 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bangor – 10 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bangor.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 89% |
Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | Wired | 0.976% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.997% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Service Electric Broadband Cable | $NaN | [object Object] - [object Object] Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.841% |
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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 100.00%
4 providers - 89.39%
5+ providers - 2.26%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bangor is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bangor area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Bangor residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.660% of those living in Bangor.
There are seven internet providers serving the Bangor area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bangor's seven internet providers, prices start at $NaN and available download speeds reach up to null Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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HughesNet | 17 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
Frontier | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
CenturyLink | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bangor.
The largest internet providers in Bangor are Frontier, Astound, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Bangor.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Bangor residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Astound, which covers 100% of the area. Bangor’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Bangor 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 Bangor covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Bangor 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $50.15.
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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 Astound offers broadband to all households in Bangor covering 100% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bangor residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $50.15.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bangor, $NaN.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bangor. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bangor's providers, 323 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.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Bangor covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bangor residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $50.15.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bangor, $NaN.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Bangor. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bangor's providers, 323 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bangor, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bangor, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bangor and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bangor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bangor at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bangor residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Bangor with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Bangor. The next fastest internet provider in Bangor is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 2.841% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Bangor with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bangor, $50.15.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bangor, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Bangor and is available to 2.841% of households.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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