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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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 100%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 19079 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 19079 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 66% of those living in the 19079 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 19079 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 19079, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| RCN | 169 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 342 Mbps | 236 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 116 Mbps | 21 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sharon Hill.
The largest internet providers serving the 19079 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 19079 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 66% of the area. Sharon Hill’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 19079 ZIP code.
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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 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 19079 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 19079 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sharon Hill, $39.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in 19079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sharon Hill's providers, 609 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in the 19079 ZIP code, covering 66% 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 Sharon Hill, $39.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 19079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sharon Hill's providers, 609 Mbps.
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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 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 19079 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 19079 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 Sharon Hill, $39.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sharon Hill, $1.43.
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 19079 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sharon Hill's providers, 609 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 19079 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 19079 and the greater Sharon Hill area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sharon Hill at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sharon Hill at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 19079 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
RCN is the fastest internet provider in the 19079 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 19079. The next fastest internet provider in the 19079 ZIP code is RCN, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.370% of the area.
RCN offers the cheapest internet in the 19079 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sharon Hill, $39.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 19079 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. RCN also offers fiber internet in 19079 and is available to 4.370% of households.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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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