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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Service Electric Cablevision  | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 94% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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 - 99.67%
2 providers - 96.42%
3 providers - 93.21%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Northumberland 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 Northumberland area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Northumberland residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 94% of those living in Northumberland.
There are six internet providers serving the Northumberland area, and 96.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Northumberland's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,500 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Northumberland are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Northumberland.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Northumberland residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 94% of the area. Northumberland’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 94% of Northumberland 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 all households in Northumberland covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Northumberland 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 Northumberland, $49.98.
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 Northumberland, $0.46.
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 Northumberland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Northumberland's providers, 222 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Northumberland covering 94% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Northumberland residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Northumberland, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Northumberland, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Northumberland. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Northumberland's providers, 222 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.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Northumberland covering 94% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Northumberland than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Northumberland, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Northumberland, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Northumberland. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Northumberland's providers, 222 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Northumberland, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Northumberland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Northumberland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Northumberland at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Northumberland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Northumberland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Northumberland may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Northumberland DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Service Electric Cablevision is the fastest internet provider in Northumberland with download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Northumberland. The next fastest internet provider in Northumberland is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Limitless Mobile offers the cheapest internet in Northumberland with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Northumberland, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Northumberland, covering 94% of the city.
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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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