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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 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 | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
3 providers - 100%
4 providers - 99.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Forty Fort 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 3.620% of those living in Forty Fort.
There are six internet providers serving the Forty Fort area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forty Fort's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Forty Fort are Verizon, Xfinity, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Forty Fort.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Forty Fort residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Forty Fort’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Forty Fort 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Forty Fort covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort, $49.98.
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 Forty Fort, $0.43.
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 Forty Fort. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forty Fort's providers, 260 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 Forty Fort covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort, $49.98.
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 Forty Fort, $0.43.
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 Forty Fort. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forty Fort's providers, 260 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Forty Fort covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forty Fort 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 Forty Fort, $49.98.
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 Forty Fort, $0.43.
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 Forty Fort. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forty Fort's providers, 260 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Forty Fort, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Forty Fort, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Forty Fort and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forty Fort at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Forty Fort at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Forty Fort residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Forty Fort with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Forty Fort. The next fastest internet provider in Forty Fort is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Forty Fort with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forty Fort, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Forty Fort, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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