| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | Cable | 15% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 15% |
| 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?At 100%, broadband coverage in Monongahela 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 Monongahela area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Monongahela residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Monongahela, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Monongahela area, and 98.90% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Monongahela's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 182 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 15 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monongahela.
The largest internet providers in Monongahela are Verizon, Xfinity, and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont bringing DSL and cable options to Monongahela.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Monongahela residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Monongahela’s third most-available internet provider, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offers cable to around 15% of Monongahela 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 all households in Monongahela covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Monongahela 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 Monongahela, $50.98.
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 Monongahela, $0.53.
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 Monongahela. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monongahela's providers, 63 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 all households in Monongahela covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monongahela 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 Monongahela, $50.98.
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 Monongahela, $0.53.
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 Monongahela. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monongahela's providers, 63 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to a limited number of households in Monongahela covering 15% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monongahela residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Monongahela, $50.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Monongahela. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monongahela's providers, 63 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Monongahela, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Monongahela, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Monongahela and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Monongahela at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Monongahela at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Monongahela residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Monongahela with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in Monongahela. The next fastest internet provider in Monongahela is Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offering download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Monongahela with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Monongahela, $50.98.
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.
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.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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