| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
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 | Cable | 88% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.580% |
| 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 - 99.74%
4 providers - 86.44%
5+ providers - 11.72%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18072 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 18072 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. 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 15% of those living in the 18072 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 18072 area, and 99.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 18072, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 158.0 Mbps | 20.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Frontier | 6.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pen Argyl.
The largest internet providers serving the 18072 ZIP code are Frontier, Verizon, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 18072 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 17% of the area. Pen Argyl’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 18072 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 18072 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pen Argyl, $48.48.
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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 a limited number of households in the 18072 ZIP code, covering 17% 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 Pen Argyl, $48.48.
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 Pen Argyl, $0.21.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 18072 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pen Argyl's providers, 351 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 the 18072 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18072 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, $48.48.
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, $0.21.
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 18072 ZIP code. 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, 351 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18072 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18072 and the greater Pen Argyl area. 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 in the 18072 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in the 18072 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 18072. The next fastest internet provider in the 18072 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 4.580% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 18072 ZIP with service starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pen Argyl, $48.48.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18072 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 18072 and is available to 4.580% 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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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