Compare Ephrata internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ephrata – 117 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ephrata – 20 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ephrata.
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Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.373% |
Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.474% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Netlinx Internet | $65.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.51%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ephrata 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 Ephrata area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Ephrata residents. 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 96% of those living in Ephrata.
There are five internet providers serving the Ephrata area, and 99.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ephrata's five internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Windstream | 110 Mbps | 61 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ephrata.
The largest internet providers in Ephrata are Blue Ridge Communications and HughesNet bringing cable, fiber-optic, and satellite options to Ephrata.
Cable internet from Blue Ridge Communications is available to nearly all Ephrata residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Ephrata’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ephrata 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.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Ephrata covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ephrata 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 Ephrata, $58.73.
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 Ephrata, $0.70.
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 10 Mbps in Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 292 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.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Ephrata 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 Ephrata 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 Ephrata, $58.73.
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 Ephrata, $0.70.
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 Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 292 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 Ephrata covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ephrata 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $58.73.
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 Ephrata, $0.70.
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 Ephrata. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 292 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Ephrata with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Ephrata. The next fastest internet provider in Ephrata is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 9.373% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications offers the cheapest internet in Ephrata with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $58.73.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Ephrata, covering 100% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Ephrata and is available to 0.474% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.