Compare 17042 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lebanon – 134 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lebanon – 22 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lebanon.
Internet providers in 17042
Internet providers in your area
17042 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 43% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.260% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.220% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.220% |
| 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?17042 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
17017
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.87%
2 providers - 96.54%
3 providers - 11.17%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17042 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 17042 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 93% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 60% of those living in the 17042 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 17042 area, and 96.54% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 17042, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Lebanon
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | 120 Mbps | 14 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 101 Mbps | 30 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 70 Mbps | 40 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lebanon.
Top high-speed internet providers in 17042
The largest internet providers serving the 17042 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 17042 ZIP code, covering 87% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 43% of the area. Lebanon’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 17042 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 17042 ZIP code, covering 87% 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 Lebanon, $49.98.
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 Lebanon, $0.28.
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 17042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lebanon's providers, 300 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in the 17042 ZIP code, covering 43% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 17042 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lebanon, $49.98.
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 Lebanon, $0.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 150 Mbps in 17042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 43% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lebanon's providers, 300 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 17042 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17042 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 Lebanon, $49.98.
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 Lebanon, $0.28.
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 17042 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lebanon's providers, 300 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17042 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17042 and the greater Lebanon area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lebanon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lebanon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 17042 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 17042 frequently asked questions
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17042 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 17042. The next fastest internet provider in the 17042 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.260% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 17042 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lebanon, $49.98.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17042 ZIP code, covering 43% of the city. Blue Ridge Communications also offers fiber internet in 17042 and is available to 3.220% of households.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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