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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 38% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 74% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 56% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Optimum | $40.00 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.110% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 21% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| CTI Networks | - | - | Wireless | 35% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 98.88%
3 providers - 28.56%
4+ providers - 9.46%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17070 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 17070 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in the 17070 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 17070 area, and 98.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 17070, 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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| HughesNet | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 134 Mbps | 99 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 174 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in New Cumberland.
The largest internet providers serving the 17070 ZIP code are Frontier and Verizon bringing DSL and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many in the 17070 ZIP code, covering 38% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 74% of the area. New Cumberland’s third most-available internet provider, Verizon, offers DSL to around 56% of residents in the 17070 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 17070 ZIP code, covering 38% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in New Cumberland, $49.27.
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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 most households in the 17070 ZIP code, covering 74% 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 17070 ZIP code 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, $49.27.
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, $0.25.
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 17070 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Cumberland's providers, 524 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 the 17070 ZIP code, covering 56% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in New Cumberland, $49.27.
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, $0.25.
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 17070 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 56% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Cumberland's providers, 524 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17070 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17070 and the greater New Cumberland area. 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 in the 17070 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17070 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 17070. The next fastest internet provider in the 17070 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 3.110% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 17070 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Cumberland, $49.27.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17070 ZIP code, covering 74% of the city. Blue Ridge Communications also offers fiber internet in 17070 and is available to 21% of households.
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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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.
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