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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.038% |
| 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
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.68%
3 providers - 99.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Collingdale 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 Collingdale area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Collingdale residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 81% of those living in Collingdale.
There are five internet providers serving the Collingdale area, and 99.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Collingdale's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Collingdale are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Collingdale.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Collingdale residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 81% of the area. Collingdale’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Collingdale 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Collingdale covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Collingdale than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Collingdale, $48.19.
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 Collingdale, $0.19.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Collingdale. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Collingdale's providers, 678 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Collingdale covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Collingdale 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 Collingdale, $48.19.
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 Collingdale, $0.19.
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 Collingdale. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Collingdale's providers, 678 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Collingdale covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Collingdale 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 Collingdale, $48.19.
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 Collingdale, $0.19.
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 Collingdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Collingdale's providers, 678 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Collingdale, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Collingdale, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Collingdale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Collingdale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Collingdale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Collingdale residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Collingdale with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Collingdale. The next fastest internet provider in Collingdale is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Collingdale with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Collingdale, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Collingdale, covering 99% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Collingdale and is available to 5.038% of households.
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%.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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