| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 88% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.590% |
Windstream  | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.330% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.740% |
| Atlantic Broadband | - | - | Cable | 6.310% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| In The Stix Broadband | $44.95 | 3 - 25 Mbps | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.26%
2 providers - 88.11%
3 providers - 5.06%
4+ providers - 2.33%
Source: FCC
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 90% 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 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 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HughesNet | 36.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 172.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 29.0 Mbps | 5.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Atlantic Broadband | 87.0 Mbps | 30.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Portage.
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.
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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 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Portage, $47.13.
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, $0.41.
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 15946 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Portage's providers, 44 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 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, $47.13.
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, $0.41.
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 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, 44 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 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Portage, $47.13.
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, $0.41.
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, 44 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 15946 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 15946. The next fastest internet provider in the 15946 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.330% of the area.
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, $47.13.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 15946 ZIP code, covering 2.330% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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