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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.580% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
*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 - 99.95%
2 providers - 96.51%
3 providers - 1.58%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Montoursville 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 Montoursville area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Montoursville residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.490% of those living in Montoursville.
There are six internet providers serving the Montoursville area, and 96.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Montoursville's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Montoursville are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Montoursville.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Montoursville residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Montoursville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Montoursville 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Montoursville covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Montoursville 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 Montoursville, $48.99.
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 Montoursville, $0.63.
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 Montoursville. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montoursville's providers, 52 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 all households in Montoursville covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Montoursville 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 Montoursville, $48.99.
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 Montoursville, $0.63.
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 Montoursville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montoursville's providers, 52 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 Montoursville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Montoursville 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 Montoursville, $48.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montoursville, $0.63.
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 Montoursville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Montoursville's providers, 52 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Montoursville with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Montoursville. The next fastest internet provider in Montoursville is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.580% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Montoursville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Montoursville, $48.99.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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