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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 25% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 25% |
| 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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 95.09%
3 providers - 22.98%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18612 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 18612 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in the 18612 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 18612 area, and 95.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 18612, prices start at $29.99 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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| Xfinity | 136.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 125.0 Mbps | 104.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Dallas.
The largest internet providers serving the 18612 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 18612 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 94% of the area. Dallas’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 25% of residents in the 18612 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 18612 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dallas, $48.98.
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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 nearly all households in the 18612 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18612 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 Dallas, $48.98.
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 Dallas, $0.68.
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 18612 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dallas's providers, 334 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 some, but not many households in the 18612 ZIP code, covering 25% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18612 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 Dallas, $48.98.
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 Dallas, $0.68.
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 10 Mbps in 18612 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Dallas's providers, 334 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18612 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18612 and the greater Dallas area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dallas at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dallas at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18612 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 18612 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 18612. The next fastest internet provider in the 18612 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 25% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 18612 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dallas, $48.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18612 ZIP code, covering 25% of the city.
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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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