| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
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% |
| MetroCast Communications | $19.99 | - | Cable | 4.401% |
| 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%
3 providers - 98.43%
4 providers - 20.65%
5+ providers - 4.08%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kingston 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 Kingston area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Kingston residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.170% of those living in Kingston.
There are seven internet providers serving the Kingston area, and 98.43% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kingston's seven internet providers, 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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| Xfinity | 133 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 12 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Kingston.
The largest internet providers in Kingston are Verizon, Xfinity, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Kingston.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Kingston residents, covering 98% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 20% of the area. Kingston’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Kingston 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Kingston covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Kingston 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Kingston, $44.98.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 229 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 Xfinity offers broadband to some, but not many households in Kingston covering 20% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kingston 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 Kingston, $44.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $NaN.
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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 229 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 Kingston covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kingston 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 Kingston, $44.98.
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, cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $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 Kingston. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 229 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Kingston, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Kingston, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Kingston and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kingston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Kingston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Kingston residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Kingston with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 20% of households in Kingston. The next fastest internet provider in Kingston is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in Kingston with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kingston, $44.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Kingston, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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