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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Blue Ridge Communications 
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
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NEP Telcom
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$36.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.150% |
| 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 - 99.38%
3 providers - 6.15%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18431 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 18431 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 6.770% of those living in the 18431 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 18431 area, and 99.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 18431, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 22.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 124.0 Mbps | 69.0 Mbps | DSL |
| NEP Telcom | 15.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Honesdale.
The largest internet providers serving the 18431 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 18431 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 99% of the area. Honesdale’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 99% of residents in the 18431 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 18431 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 Honesdale, $51.18.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Honesdale, $0.46.
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 18431 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 270 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 the 18431 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18431 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, $51.18.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Honesdale, $0.46.
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 18431 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 270 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 the 18431 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 18431 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 Honesdale, $51.18.
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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Honesdale, $0.46.
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 18431 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Honesdale's providers, 270 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18431 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18431 and the greater Honesdale area. 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 in the 18431 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 18431 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 18431. The next fastest internet provider in the 18431 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 18431 ZIP with service starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Honesdale, $51.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18431 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city. NEP Telcom also offers fiber internet in 18431 and is available to 6.150% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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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