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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 18% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 1.210% |
| 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
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 94.21%
3 providers - 11.89%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville area will have access to cable, which covers 85% of Gilbertsville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 69% of those living in Gilbertsville.
There are six internet providers serving the Gilbertsville area, and 94.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gilbertsville's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Gilbertsville are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Gilbertsville.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to many Gilbertsville residents, covering 12% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Gilbertsville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Gilbertsville 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 a limited number of households in Gilbertsville covering 12% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville, $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 Gilbertsville, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in Gilbertsville. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gilbertsville's providers, 111 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 Gilbertsville covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville, $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 Gilbertsville, $0.55.
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 Gilbertsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gilbertsville's providers, 111 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Gilbertsville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Gilbertsville 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Gilbertsville, $53.74.
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 Gilbertsville, $0.55.
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 Gilbertsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Gilbertsville's providers, 111 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Gilbertsville with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Gilbertsville. The next fastest internet provider in Gilbertsville is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Gilbertsville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gilbertsville, $53.74.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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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