Compare 17517 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Denver – 88 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Denver – 32 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Denver.
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Internet providers in 17517
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17517 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | - | DSL | 25% |
| Xfinity | $30.00 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 8.530% |
| Windstream | $37.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| Windstream | $37.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 6.280% |
| Windstream | $37.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.400% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Netlinx Internet | $65.00 | 100 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 45% |
*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 Aug 11, 2022.
Need help?17517 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
9481
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 97.63%
3 providers - 18.17%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17517 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 17517 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. 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 98% of those living in the 17517 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17517 area, and 97.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17517, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Denver
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 85 Mbps | 54 Mbps | DSL |
| Frontier | 7 Mbps | 0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 76 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Denver.
Top high-speed internet providers in 17517
The largest internet providers serving the 17517 ZIP code are Frontier, Windstream, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many in the 17517 ZIP code, covering 25% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 79% of the area. Denver’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 17517 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 17517 ZIP code, covering 25% 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Denver, $50.27.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 17517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 25% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 278 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to most households in the 17517 ZIP code, covering 79% 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 $37/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Denver, $50.27.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.47 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Denver, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 17517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 278 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications cable internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 17517 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 17517 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 Denver, $50.27.
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 Denver, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 17517 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Denver's providers, 278 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17517 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17517 and the greater Denver area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Denver at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Denver at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 17517 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 Denver 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 Denver cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Internet providers in 17517 frequently asked questions
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 17517 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 17517. The next fastest internet provider in the 17517 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 8.530% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 17517 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Denver, $50.27.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17517 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 17517 and is available to 0.400% of households.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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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