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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.100% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 69% |
Blue Ridge Communications 
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 93% |
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MetroCast Communications
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$19.99 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 12% |
| 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
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 96.48%
4 providers - 65.24%
5+ providers - 6.12%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18704 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 18704 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.560% of those living in the 18704 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 18704 area, and 96.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 18704, 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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| Frontier | 50.0 Mbps | 72.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Verizon | 3.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 155.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Kingston.
The largest internet providers serving the 18704 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18704 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 69% of the area. Kingston’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 93% of residents in the 18704 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 18704 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $0.39.
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 18704 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 242 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 Xfinity offers broadband to most households in the 18704 ZIP code, covering 69% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18704 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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $0.39.
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 18704 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 242 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 nearly all households in the 18704 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18704 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, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kingston, $0.39.
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 18704 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Kingston's providers, 242 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18704 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18704 and the greater Kingston area. 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 in the 18704 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 18704 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 69% of households in 18704. The next fastest internet provider in the 18704 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 93% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 18704 ZIP with service 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 serving the 18704 ZIP code, covering 93% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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