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Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.176% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
*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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.42%
3 providers - 94.84%
4+ providers - 0.35%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Birdsboro residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 33% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in Birdsboro.
There are six internet providers serving the Birdsboro area, and 97.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Birdsboro's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Birdsboro are Blue Ridge Communications and HughesNet bringing cable, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Birdsboro.
Cable internet from Blue Ridge Communications is available to nearly all Birdsboro residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 95% of the area. Birdsboro’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Birdsboro 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Birdsboro covering 95% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro, $49.98.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birdsboro, $0.82.
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 Birdsboro. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 274 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Birdsboro covering 95% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Birdsboro than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $49.98.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birdsboro, $0.82.
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 1,000 Mbps in Birdsboro. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 274 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Birdsboro covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Birdsboro 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 Birdsboro, $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 Birdsboro, $0.82.
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 Birdsboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 274 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Birdsboro with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Birdsboro. The next fastest internet provider in Birdsboro is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
Limitless Mobile offers the cheapest internet in Birdsboro with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Birdsboro, covering 95% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Birdsboro and is available to 3.176% of households.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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