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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Glenolden internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7153
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.94%
2 providers - 99.90%
3 providers - 97.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Glenolden 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 Glenolden area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Glenolden residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 71% of those living in Glenolden.
There are five internet providers serving the Glenolden area, and 99.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glenolden's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Glenolden
The largest internet providers in Glenolden are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Glenolden.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Glenolden residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 71% of the area. Glenolden’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Glenolden residents.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Glenolden 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 Glenolden than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Glenolden, $39.99.
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 Glenolden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glenolden's providers, 609 Mbps.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Glenolden covering 71% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Glenolden 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Glenolden, $39.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Glenolden. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Glenolden's providers, 609 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Glenolden covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glenolden 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 Glenolden, $39.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glenolden, $1.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Glenolden. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Glenolden's providers, 609 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Glenolden, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Glenolden, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Glenolden and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glenolden at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glenolden at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Glenolden residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Glenolden?
RCN is the fastest internet provider in Glenolden with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Glenolden. The next fastest internet provider in Glenolden is RCN, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 17% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Glenolden?
RCN offers the cheapest internet in Glenolden with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Glenolden, $39.99.
Is fiber internet available in Glenolden?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Glenolden, covering 100% of the city. RCN also offers fiber internet in Glenolden and is available to 17% of households.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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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