| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
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 | $NaN | [object Object] - [object Object] Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 75% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.020% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 99.73%
4 providers - 74.59%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18055 ZIP code 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 18055 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in the 18055 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 18055 area, and 99.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 18055, prices start at $NaN and available download speeds reach up to null Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hellertown.
The largest internet providers serving the 18055 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18055 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Hellertown’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of residents in the 18055 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 18055 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Hellertown, $49.18.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hellertown, $NaN.
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 18055 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hellertown's providers, 319 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18055 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18055 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 Hellertown, $49.18.
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, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hellertown, $NaN.
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 18055 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hellertown's providers, 319 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18055 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 18055 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hellertown, $49.18.
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, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hellertown, $NaN.
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 1,000 Mbps in 18055 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hellertown's providers, 319 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18055 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18055 and the greater Hellertown area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hellertown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hellertown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18055 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in the 18055 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in 18055. The next fastest internet provider in the 18055 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 7.020% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 18055 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hellertown, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18055 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 18055 and is available to 7.020% of households.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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