Shop the best Elizabeth internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.72%
2 providers - 97.34%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Elizabeth residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.510% of those living in Elizabeth.
There are four internet providers serving the Elizabeth area, and 97.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elizabeth's four internet providers, 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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| Verizon | 175 Mbps | 103 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 242 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Elizabeth.
The largest internet providers in Elizabeth are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Elizabeth.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Elizabeth residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Elizabeth’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Elizabeth 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Elizabeth covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, $53.74.
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 Elizabeth, $0.31.
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 Elizabeth. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 151 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Elizabeth covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, $53.74.
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 Elizabeth, $0.31.
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 Elizabeth. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 151 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Elizabeth covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Elizabeth where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Elizabeth, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Elizabeth. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Elizabeth's providers, 151 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Elizabeth with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Elizabeth. The next fastest internet provider in Elizabeth is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Elizabeth with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elizabeth, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Elizabeth, covering 0.839% of the city.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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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