Compare 15642 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Irwin – 154 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Irwin – 16 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irwin.
Internet providers in 15642
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15642 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.670% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 21% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.480% |
| 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.
Need help?15642 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
34527
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 98.63%
3 providers - 17.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 15642 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 15642 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in the 15642 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 15642 area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 15642, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Irwin
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 19 Mbps | 9 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 201 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 59 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Irwin.
Top high-speed internet providers in 15642
The largest internet providers serving the 15642 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 15642 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Irwin’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 21% of residents in the 15642 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 nearly all households in the 15642 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 Irwin, $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 Irwin, $0.25.
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 15642 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irwin's providers, 278 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 15642 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 15642 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 Irwin, $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 Irwin, $0.25.
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 15642 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irwin's providers, 278 Mbps.
Windstream DSL internet
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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 Windstream offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 15642 ZIP code, covering 21% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Irwin, $53.74.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Irwin, $0.25.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 15642 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Irwin's providers, 278 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 15642 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 15642 and the greater Irwin area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Irwin at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Irwin at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 15642 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 15642 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 15642 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 15642. The next fastest internet provider in the 15642 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 21% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 15642 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Irwin, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 15642 ZIP code, covering 5.670% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 15642 and is available to 1.480% of households.
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.
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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