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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.860% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 14% |
| Atlantic Broadband | - | - | Cable | 97% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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In The Stix Broadband
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$44.95 | 3 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 8.440% |
*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 90.83%
3 providers - 10.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 15906 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 15906 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Johnstown, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 15906 area, and 90.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 15906, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 4.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 2.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Atlantic Broadband | 158.0 Mbps | 68.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Johnstown.
The largest internet providers serving the 15906 ZIP code are Verizon, Windstream, and HughesNet bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 15906 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 14% of the area. Johnstown’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 15906 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 nearly all households in the 15906 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 Johnstown, $46.65.
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 Johnstown, $0.48.
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 15906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 47 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 15906 ZIP code, covering 14% 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 Johnstown, $46.65.
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 Johnstown, $0.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 15906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 47 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 15906 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 15906 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $46.65.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Johnstown, $0.48.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 15906 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Johnstown's providers, 47 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 15906 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.860% of households in 15906. The next fastest internet provider in the 15906 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 14% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 15906 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Johnstown, $46.65.
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.
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.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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