*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 - 99.95%
2 providers - 97.95%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Old Forge 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 Old Forge area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Old Forge residents. Cable 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 2.970% of those living in Old Forge.
There are four internet providers serving the Old Forge area, and 97.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Old Forge's four 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 | 130 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Old Forge.
The largest internet providers in Old Forge are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Old Forge.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Old Forge residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Old Forge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Old Forge 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Old Forge covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Old Forge 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 Old Forge, $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 Old Forge, $0.55.
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 Old Forge. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Forge's providers, 63 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 Old Forge covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Old Forge 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 Old Forge, $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 Old Forge, $0.55.
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 Old Forge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Old Forge's providers, 63 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Old Forge covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Old Forge 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 Old Forge, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Old Forge, $0.55.
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 Old Forge. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Old Forge's providers, 63 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Old Forge with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Old Forge. The next fastest internet provider in Old Forge is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Old Forge with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Old Forge, $53.74.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
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