Compare 18049 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Emmaus – 113 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Emmaus – 11 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emmaus.
Internet providers in 18049
Internet providers in your area
18049 internet providers
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | $NaN | [object Object] - [object Object] Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 65% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.290% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?18049 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
9340
people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
3 providers - 99.83%
4 providers - 65.83%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18049 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 18049 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 72% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.280% of those living in the 18049 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 18049 area, and 99.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 18049, prices start at $NaN and available download speeds reach up to null Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Emmaus
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 69 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Emmaus.
Top high-speed internet providers in 18049
The largest internet providers serving the 18049 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18049 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Emmaus’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of residents in the 18049 ZIP code.
Verizon 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 18049 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $49.18.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $NaN.
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 18049 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmaus's providers, 319 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18049 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 18049 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 Emmaus, $49.18.
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, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $NaN.
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 5 Mbps in 18049 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmaus's providers, 319 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications fiber-optic 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18049 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 18049 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $49.18.
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, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $NaN.
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 1,000 Mbps in 18049 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Emmaus's providers, 319 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18049 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18049 and the greater Emmaus area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Emmaus at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Emmaus at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18049 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 18049 frequently asked questions
Astound is the fastest internet provider in the 18049 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 65% of households in 18049. The next fastest internet provider in the 18049 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 2.290% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 18049 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18049 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 18049 and is available to 2.290% of households.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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.
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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