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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 11% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.550% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
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Windstream
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- | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.230% |
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Windstream
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$75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.810% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$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% |
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Netlinx Internet
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$65.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 95% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.44%
3 providers - 6.10%
4+ providers - 1.55%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17522 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 17522 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in the 17522 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17522 area, and 98.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17522, prices start at $19.99 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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| Xfinity | 181.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 123.0 Mbps | 94.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ephrata.
The largest internet providers serving the 17522 ZIP code are Frontier, Windstream, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many in the 17522 ZIP code, covering 11% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 93% of the area. Ephrata’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 17522 ZIP code.
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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 Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 17522 ZIP code, covering 11% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $47.13.
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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 Windstream offers broadband to nearly all households in the 17522 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $47.13.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ephrata, $0.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 17522 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 261 Mbps.
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Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 17522 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 17522 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, $47.13.
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, $0.36.
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 17522 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ephrata's providers, 261 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17522 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17522 and the greater Ephrata area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ephrata at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Ephrata at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 17522 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Ephrata may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Ephrata cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17522 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.550% of households in 17522. The next fastest internet provider in the 17522 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 17522 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ephrata, $47.13.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17522 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 17522 and is available to 3.810% of households.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
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.
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