| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.030% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 93% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 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
1 provider - 99.60%
2 providers - 95.25%
3 providers - 92.74%
4+ providers - 3.43%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 17847 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 17847 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in the 17847 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17847 area, and 95.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17847, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 7.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 21.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Windstream | 133.0 Mbps | 110.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Milton.
The largest internet providers serving the 17847 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 17847 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 93% of the area. Milton’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 93% of residents in the 17847 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 17847 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 Milton, $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 Milton, $0.36.
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 17847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 193 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 17847 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 17847 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 Milton, $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 Milton, $0.36.
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 17847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 193 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.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 17847 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 17847 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Milton, $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 Milton, $0.36.
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 1,000 Mbps in 17847 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milton's providers, 193 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17847 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17847 and the greater Milton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Milton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Milton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 17847 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Milton may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Milton DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 17847 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.030% of households in 17847. The next fastest internet provider in the 17847 ZIP code is Service Electric Cablevision, offering download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 17847 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Milton, $44.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17847 ZIP code, covering 93% of the city.
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.
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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