*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.03%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Pennsburg residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.730% of those living in Pennsburg.
There are four internet providers serving the Pennsburg area, and 98.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pennsburg's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Pennsburg are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Pennsburg.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Pennsburg residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Pennsburg’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Pennsburg 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 nearly all households in Pennsburg covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg, $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 Pennsburg, $0.31.
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 Pennsburg. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pennsburg's providers, 151 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Pennsburg covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg, $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 Pennsburg, $0.31.
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 Pennsburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pennsburg's providers, 151 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Pennsburg covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg, $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 Pennsburg, $0.31.
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 Pennsburg. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pennsburg's providers, 151 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Pennsburg with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Pennsburg. The next fastest internet provider in Pennsburg is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Pennsburg with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pennsburg, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pennsburg, covering 1.974% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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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