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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
| CenturyLink | $45 | 12 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 1.593% |
| Windstream | $75 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.332% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 3 Mbps | DSL | 0.739% |
| Atlantic Broadband | $39.99 | 50 - 120 Mbps | Cable | 6.314% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| In The Stix Broadband LLC | - | - | Wireless | 10% |
*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?15946 internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 15946 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 15946 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.330% of those living in the 15946 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 15946 area, and 88.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 15946, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 200 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 15946
The largest internet providers serving the 15946 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 15946 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 88% of the area. Portage’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 15946 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 nearly all households in the 15946 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Portage, $40.71.
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 Portage, $1.94.
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 15946 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 59 Mbps.
Xfinity cable 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 15946 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 15946 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, $40.71.
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 Portage, $1.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 15946 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 59 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 15946 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 15946 ZIP 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Portage, $40.71.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Portage, $1.94.
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 15946 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 59 Mbps.
Internet providers in 15946 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 15946?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 15946 ZIP code with download speeds up to 200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 15946. The next fastest internet provider in the 15946 ZIP code is Atlantic Broadband, offering download speeds up to 120 Mbps to 6.314% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 15946?
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 15946 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Portage, $40.71.
Is fiber internet available in 15946?
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 15946 ZIP code, covering 2.332% of the city.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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