| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 23% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 65% |
*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 - 99.85%
2 providers - 97.63%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Montgomery residents. 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 100% of those living in Montgomery.
There are five internet providers serving the Montgomery area, and 97.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Montgomery's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Montgomery are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Montgomery.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Montgomery residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Montgomery’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Montgomery 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Montgomery covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $48.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montgomery, $2.12.
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 Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 61 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Montgomery covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Montgomery where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montgomery, $2.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 61 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Montgomery covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Montgomery where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $48.74.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montgomery, $2.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 61 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Montgomery with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Montgomery. The next fastest internet provider in Montgomery is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Montgomery with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $48.74.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Montgomery, covering 23% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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