*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.45%
2 providers - 96.72%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of New Cumberland residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 44% of those living in New Cumberland.
There are five internet providers serving the New Cumberland area, and 96.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Cumberland's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 174 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 134 Mbps | 99 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in New Cumberland.
The largest internet providers in New Cumberland are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to New Cumberland.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all New Cumberland residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 44% of the area. New Cumberland’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of New Cumberland 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in New Cumberland covering 97% 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 New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland, $53.74.
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 New Cumberland, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in New Cumberland. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Cumberland's providers, 348 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in New Cumberland covering 44% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland, $53.74.
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 New Cumberland, $0.31.
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 New Cumberland. These download speeds are available to 44% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Cumberland's providers, 348 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 New Cumberland covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Cumberland, $0.31.
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 New Cumberland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Cumberland's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of New Cumberland, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside New Cumberland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in New Cumberland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Cumberland at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Cumberland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many New Cumberland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in New Cumberland with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in New Cumberland. The next fastest internet provider in New Cumberland is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in New Cumberland with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Cumberland, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New Cumberland, covering 97% of the city.
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.
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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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