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Portage, PA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL94%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable99%
Atlantic Broadband $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable5.475%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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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Portage internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    3000 Mbps

    Provider: Xfinity

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    2638

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.39%

    2 providers - 93.84%

    3 providers - 5.48%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 99%

    DSL - 94%

    Fiber - 0.000%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Portage 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 Portage area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Portage residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Portage, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are five internet providers serving the Portage area, and 93.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Portage's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Portage

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Verizon 15 Mbps 3 Mbps DSL
Xfinity 266 Mbps 24 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Portage.

Compare Portage internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Portage – 205 Mbps

    PA – 127 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Portage – 22 Mbps

    PA – 46 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Portage.

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The largest internet providers in Portage are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Portage.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Portage residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Portage’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Portage residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

94%

*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 Portage covering 94% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Portage 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 Portage, $46.99.

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 Portage, $0.48.

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 Portage. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 74 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

99%

*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 Portage covering 99% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Portage 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 Portage, $46.99.

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 Portage, $0.48.

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 Portage. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 74 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Portage covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Portage 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 Portage, $46.99.

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 Portage, $0.48.

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 Portage. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 74 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Portage with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Portage. The next fastest internet provider in Portage is Atlantic Broadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.475% of the area.

Atlantic Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Portage with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Portage, $46.99.

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%.

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.

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.

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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