*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 - 99.61%
2 providers - 99.49%
3 providers - 5.12%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Forest Hills residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 67% of those living in Forest Hills.
There are four internet providers serving the Forest Hills area, and 99.49% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forest Hills's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Forest Hills are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Forest Hills.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Forest Hills residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 67% of the area. Forest Hills’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Forest Hills 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Forest Hills covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Forest Hills than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Forest Hills, $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 Forest Hills, $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 880 Mbps in Forest Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest Hills's providers, 298 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Forest Hills covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, $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 Forest Hills, $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 Forest Hills. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest Hills's providers, 298 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Forest Hills covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills, $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 Forest Hills, $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 Forest Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest Hills's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Forest Hills, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Forest Hills, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Forest Hills and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forest Hills at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forest Hills at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Forest Hills residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Forest Hills with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Forest Hills. The next fastest internet provider in Forest Hills is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Forest Hills with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forest Hills, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Forest Hills, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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