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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 45% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.635% |
| 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 - 99.99%
2 providers - 99.99%
3 providers - 98.32%
4+ providers - 0.37%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Drexel Hill 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 44% of those living in Drexel Hill.
There are five internet providers serving the Drexel Hill area, and 99.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Drexel Hill's five internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Drexel Hill are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Drexel Hill.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Drexel Hill residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 45% of the area. Drexel Hill’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill covering 100% 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 Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Drexel Hill'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 about half of households in Drexel Hill covering 45% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Drexel Hill'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 nearly all households in Drexel Hill covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill, $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 Drexel Hill. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Drexel Hill's providers, 678 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Drexel Hill, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Drexel Hill, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Drexel Hill and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Drexel Hill at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Drexel Hill at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Drexel Hill residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Drexel Hill with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Drexel Hill. The next fastest internet provider in Drexel Hill is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Drexel Hill with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Drexel Hill, $48.19.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Drexel Hill, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Drexel Hill and is available to 3.635% of households.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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