| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Service Electric Cablevision  | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.330% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.330% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 92% |
*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 - 99.08%
3 providers - 1.33%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17976 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 17976 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable 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 1.330% of those living in the 17976 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 17976 area, and 99.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 17976, 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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| Verizon | 211.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Shenandoah.
The largest internet providers serving the 17976 ZIP code are Verizon, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 17976 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Shenandoah’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 17976 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 all households in the 17976 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Shenandoah, $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 Shenandoah, $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 17976 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Shenandoah'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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 17976 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17976 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 Shenandoah, $49.98.
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 Shenandoah, $0.46.
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 17976 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Shenandoah'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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in the 17976 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17976 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Shenandoah, $49.98.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Shenandoah, $0.46.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 17976 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Shenandoah's providers, 222 Mbps.
Service Electric Cablevision is the fastest internet provider in the 17976 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 17976. The next fastest internet provider in the 17976 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.330% of the area.
Limitless Mobile offers the cheapest internet in the 17976 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Shenandoah, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 17976 ZIP code, covering 1.330% of the city.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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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