| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| 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 | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.568% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 100.00%
4 providers - 99.67%
5+ providers - 0.80%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Catasauqua 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 11% of those living in Catasauqua.
There are six internet providers serving the Catasauqua area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Catasauqua's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Catasauqua are Verizon, Astound, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Catasauqua.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Catasauqua residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Astound, which covers 100% of the area. Catasauqua’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Catasauqua 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Catasauqua covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua, $49.18.
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 Catasauqua, $0.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Catasauqua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 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.
Cable from Astound offers broadband to all households in Catasauqua covering 100% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua, $49.18.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Catasauqua, $0.22.
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 Catasauqua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 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.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Catasauqua covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua, $49.18.
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 Catasauqua, $0.22.
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 Catasauqua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Catasauqua, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Catasauqua, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Catasauqua and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Catasauqua at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Catasauqua at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Catasauqua residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Catasauqua with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Catasauqua. The next fastest internet provider in Catasauqua is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 8.568% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Catasauqua with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Catasauqua, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Catasauqua, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Catasauqua and is available to 8.568% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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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