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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 62% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 24% |
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Windstream
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- | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.320% |
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Service Electric Cablevision
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- | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 76% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 73% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 73% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Limitless Mobile
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$29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 57% |
*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 - 99.94%
2 providers - 99.32%
3 providers - 76.88%
4+ providers - 43.37%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 19606 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 19606 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. 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 14% of those living in the 19606 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 19606 area, and 99.32% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 19606, 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 |
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| Windstream | 137.0 Mbps | 116.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 151.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 25.0 Mbps | 28.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Reading.
The largest internet providers serving the 19606 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 19606 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 62% of the area. Reading’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 24% of residents in the 19606 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 19606 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $42.84.
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 Reading, $0.38.
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 19606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 230 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 most households in the 19606 ZIP code, covering 62% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 19606 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 Reading, $42.84.
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 Reading, $0.38.
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 19606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 62% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 230 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 19606 ZIP code, covering 24% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $42.84.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Reading, $0.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 19606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 24% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 230 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 19606 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 19606 and the greater Reading area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Reading at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Reading at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 19606 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Reading may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Reading DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 19606 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 62% of households in 19606. The next fastest internet provider in the 19606 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 24% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 19606 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $42.84.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 19606 ZIP code, covering 73% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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