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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 10% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 3.343% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.98%
2 providers - 99.81%
3 providers - 13.81%
4+ providers - 3.20%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pottstown 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 Pottstown area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Pottstown residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 82% of those living in Pottstown.
There are six internet providers serving the Pottstown area, and 99.81% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pottstown's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Pottstown are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Pottstown.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Pottstown residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 10% of the area. Pottstown’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Pottstown 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 all households in Pottstown covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Pottstown 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 Pottstown, $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 Pottstown, $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 Pottstown. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pottstown's providers, 348 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to a limited number of households in Pottstown covering 10% 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 Pottstown than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Pottstown, $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 Pottstown, $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 880 Mbps in Pottstown. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pottstown's providers, 348 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 Pottstown covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pottstown 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 Pottstown, $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 Pottstown, $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 Pottstown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pottstown's providers, 348 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Pottstown, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Pottstown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Pottstown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pottstown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pottstown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Pottstown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Pottstown with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Pottstown. The next fastest internet provider in Pottstown is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Pottstown with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pottstown, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pottstown, covering 10% of the city.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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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