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Internet providers in 18049
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Cable | 65% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.286% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?18049 internet service at a glance
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 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% 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 $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $40.98.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Emmaus's providers, 352 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $40.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 50 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Emmaus's providers, 352 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $40.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Emmaus, $1.02.
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, 352 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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Emmaus at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 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
What’s the fastest internet provider in 18049?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 18049 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 18049. The next fastest internet provider in the 18049 ZIP code is RCN, offering download speeds up to 330 Mbps to 65% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 18049?
RCN offers the cheapest internet in the 18049 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Emmaus, $40.98.
Is fiber internet available in 18049?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18049 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. RCN also offers fiber internet in 18049 and is available to 2.286% of households.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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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