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Internet providers in Pottsville, PA
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Pottsville, PA internet providers
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Wire Tele View Corp. | - | - | Cable | 13% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.020% |
| Service Electric | - | - | Cable | 1.020% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 1.020% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 8 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Pottsville internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Pottsville 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 Pottsville area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Pottsville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.020% of those living in Pottsville.
There are eight internet providers serving the Pottsville area, and 99.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Pottsville's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Pottsville
The largest internet providers in Pottsville are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Pottsville.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Pottsville residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Pottsville’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Pottsville residents.
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 Pottsville covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Pottsville 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 Pottsville, $40.82.
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 Pottsville, $1.41.
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 Pottsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pottsville's providers, 218 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 all households in Pottsville covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Pottsville 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 Pottsville, $40.82.
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 Pottsville, $1.41.
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 Pottsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Pottsville's providers, 218 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Pottsville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Pottsville 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 Pottsville, $40.82.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Pottsville, $1.41.
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 Pottsville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Pottsville's providers, 218 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Pottsville?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in Pottsville with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.020% of households in Pottsville. The next fastest internet provider in Pottsville is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Pottsville?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Pottsville with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pottsville, $40.82.
Is fiber internet available in Pottsville?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Pottsville, covering 1.020% of the city.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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’s the best internet provider in my area?
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.
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