*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 - 99.17%
2 providers - 98.81%
3 providers - 4.64%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of Harrisburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in Harrisburg.
There are five internet providers serving the Harrisburg area, and 98.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Harrisburg's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Harrisburg are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Harrisburg.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Harrisburg residents, covering 91% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 32% of the area. Harrisburg’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Harrisburg 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 nearly all households in Harrisburg covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 348 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to some, but not many households in Harrisburg covering 32% 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 348 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 Harrisburg covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg, $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 Harrisburg. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Harrisburg's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Harrisburg, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Harrisburg, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Harrisburg at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Harrisburg at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Harrisburg residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Harrisburg with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Harrisburg. The next fastest internet provider in Harrisburg is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Harrisburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Harrisburg, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Harrisburg, covering 32% of the city.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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