| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 18% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 14% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.700% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 40% |
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.32%
3 providers - 98.30%
4+ providers - 18.78%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 19508 ZIP code 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 19508 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in the 19508 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 19508 area, and 99.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 19508, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Windstream | 60 Mbps | 39 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 79 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 27 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Birdsboro.
The largest internet providers serving the 19508 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to many in the 19508 ZIP code, covering 18% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 13% of the area. Birdsboro’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 95% of residents in the 19508 ZIP code.
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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 Verizon offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 19508 ZIP code, covering 18% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $46.65.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birdsboro, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 19508 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 243 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 Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 19508 ZIP code, covering 13% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 19508 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $46.65.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birdsboro, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 19508 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 243 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 19508 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream uses telephone lines 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $46.65.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birdsboro, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 19508 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birdsboro's providers, 243 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 19508 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 19508 and the greater Birdsboro area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Birdsboro at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Birdsboro at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 19508 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Birdsboro may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Birdsboro cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 19508 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 13% of households in 19508. The next fastest internet provider in the 19508 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 19508 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Birdsboro, $46.65.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 19508 ZIP code, covering 98% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 19508 and is available to 0.700% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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