| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.054% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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
2 provider - 100%
3 providers - 99.93%
4 providers - 91.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Pen Argyl residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Pen Argyl.
There are six internet providers serving the Pen Argyl area, and 99.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pen Argyl's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Pen Argyl are Frontier, Astound, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Pen Argyl.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Pen Argyl residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Astound, which covers 100% of the area. Pen Argyl’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Pen Argyl 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Pen Argyl covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Pen Argyl 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pen Argyl, $48.18.
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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 Astound offers broadband to all households in Pen Argyl covering 100% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pen Argyl residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Pen Argyl, $48.18.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pen Argyl, $0.23.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Pen Argyl. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pen Argyl's providers, 437 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 all households in Pen Argyl covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl, $48.18.
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 Pen Argyl, $0.23.
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 Pen Argyl. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pen Argyl's providers, 437 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Pen Argyl, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Pen Argyl, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Pen Argyl and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pen Argyl at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pen Argyl at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Pen Argyl residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Pen Argyl with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Pen Argyl. The next fastest internet provider in Pen Argyl is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 8.054% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Pen Argyl with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pen Argyl, $48.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pen Argyl, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Pen Argyl and is available to 8.054% of households.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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