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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
Service Electric Cablevision 
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- | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 90% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 90% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 4.560% |
| 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 | 11% |
*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 - 99.64%
2 providers - 92.47%
3 providers - 82.45%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17872 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 17872 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 92% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in the 17872 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17872 area, and 92.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17872, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,500 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 8.0 Mbps | 4.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Verizon | 3.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 19.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Shamokin.
The largest internet providers serving the 17872 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 17872 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 90% of the area. Shamokin’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 90% of residents in the 17872 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 17872 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Shamokin, $49.98.
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 Shamokin, $0.46.
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 17872 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shamokin's providers, 222 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 17872 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17872 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Shamokin, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shamokin, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 17872 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shamokin's providers, 222 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 17872 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 17872 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Shamokin, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shamokin, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 17872 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shamokin's providers, 222 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 17872 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 17872 and the greater Shamokin area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shamokin at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Shamokin at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 17872 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 Shamokin 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 Shamokin cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Service Electric Cablevision is the fastest internet provider in the 17872 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 17872. The next fastest internet provider in the 17872 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Limitless Mobile offers the cheapest internet in the 17872 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shamokin, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17872 ZIP code, covering 90% of the city.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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