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Internet providers in 19606
Find internet providers serving the 19606 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Verizon | $39.99 | 15 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 400 Mbps | Cable | 62% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 10 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 24% |
| Windstream | $27 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Cable | 2.325% |
| Service Electric | - | - | Cable | 76% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 73% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 50 Mbps | Cable | 73% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 8 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?19606 internet service at a glance
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 cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% 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 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 19606
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.
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 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Reading, $37.84.
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 Reading, $1.40.
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 19606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 234 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 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Reading, $37.84.
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 Reading, $1.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 400 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, 234 Mbps.
Windstream 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 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, $37.84.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 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 Reading, $1.40.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 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 slower than the average max speeds from all Reading's providers, 234 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
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 $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Reading at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 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 $59.99 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.
Internet providers in 19606 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 19606?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 19606 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 73% of households in 19606. The next fastest internet provider in the 19606 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 400 Mbps to 62% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 19606?
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, $37.84.
Is fiber internet available in 19606?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 19606 ZIP code, covering 73% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
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.
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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