| 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% |
| 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Honesdale 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 Honesdale area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Honesdale 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 99% of those living in Honesdale.
There are four internet providers serving the Honesdale area, and 99.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Honesdale's four internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Honesdale are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Honesdale.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Honesdale residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Honesdale’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Honesdale 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 Honesdale covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Honesdale 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 Honesdale, $54.98.
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 Honesdale, $0.41.
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 Honesdale. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 288 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 Honesdale covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Honesdale 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 Honesdale, $54.98.
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 Honesdale, $0.41.
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 10 Mbps in Honesdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 288 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Honesdale 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 Honesdale 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 Honesdale, $54.98.
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 Honesdale, $0.41.
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 Honesdale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 288 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Honesdale, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Honesdale, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Honesdale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Honesdale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Honesdale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Honesdale residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in Honesdale with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Honesdale. The next fastest internet provider in Honesdale is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications offers the cheapest internet in Honesdale with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Honesdale, $54.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Honesdale, covering 100% of the city.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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