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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 45% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.070% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.070% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 18% |
*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 - 98.08%
2 providers - 44.78%
3 providers - 1.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 17087 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 17087 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 90% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 45% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in the 17087 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 17087 area, and 44.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 17087, 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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| Xfinity | 281.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Richland.
The largest internet providers serving the 17087 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to many in the 17087 ZIP code, covering 45% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Richland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 17087 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 about half of households in the 17087 ZIP code, covering 45% 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 Richland, $44.16.
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 Richland, $0.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 17087 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richland's providers, 62 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 17087 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17087 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 Richland, $44.16.
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 Richland, $0.33.
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 17087 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Richland's providers, 62 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 17087 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17087 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 Richland, $44.16.
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 Richland, $0.33.
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 17087 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Richland's providers, 62 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17087 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 17087. The next fastest internet provider in the 17087 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.070% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 17087 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richland, $44.16.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17087 ZIP code, covering 1.070% of the city.
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.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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