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Internet providers in 18032
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Service Electric | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| Ironton Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 1.606% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?18032 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18032 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 18032 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. 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 100% of those living in the 18032 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 18032 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 18032, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 18032
The largest internet providers serving the 18032 ZIP code are Verizon, RCN, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18032 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from RCN, which covers 100% of the area. Catasauqua’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 18032 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 18032 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Catasauqua, $40.98.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 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 Catasauqua, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 18032 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 Mbps.
RCN cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from RCN offers broadband to all households in the 18032 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
RCN’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18032 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for RCN start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Catasauqua, $40.98.
RCN customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Catasauqua, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, RCN offers download speeds up to 330 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 18032 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications cable internet
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Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18032 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18032 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Catasauqua, $40.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Catasauqua, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 18032 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Catasauqua's providers, 352 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18032 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18032 and the greater Catasauqua area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Catasauqua at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Catasauqua at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18032 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 18032 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 18032?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 18032 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 18032. The next fastest internet provider in the 18032 ZIP code is RCN, offering download speeds up to 330 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 18032?
RCN offers the cheapest internet in the 18032 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Catasauqua, $40.98.
Is fiber internet available in 18032?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18032 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. RCN also offers fiber internet in 18032 and is available to 15% of households.
What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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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