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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?19146 internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 19146 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 19146 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in the 19146 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 19146 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 19146, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 19146
The largest internet providers serving the 19146 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 19146 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 95% of the area. Philadelphia’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 19146 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 19146 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Philadelphia, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Philadelphia, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 19146 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Philadelphia's providers, 348 Mbps.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 19146 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 19146 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Philadelphia, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Philadelphia, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in 19146 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Philadelphia's providers, 348 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 19146 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 19146 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 Philadelphia, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Philadelphia, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 19146 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Philadelphia's providers, 348 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 19146 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 19146 and the greater Philadelphia area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Philadelphia at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Philadelphia at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 19146 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 19146 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 19146?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in the 19146 ZIP code with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 19146. The next fastest internet provider in the 19146 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 19146?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 19146 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Philadelphia, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in 19146?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 19146 ZIP code, covering 95% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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