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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 44% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 58% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 70% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 70% |
| MetroCast Communications | $19.99 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 45% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 96.73%
3 providers - 15.19%
4+ providers - 4.47%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sierra View 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 Sierra View area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sierra View residents. 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 70% of those living in Sierra View.
There are six internet providers serving the Sierra View area, and 96.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sierra View's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sierra View are Frontier, Verizon, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Sierra View.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to many Sierra View residents, covering 44% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 58% of the area. Sierra View’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 70% of Sierra View residents.
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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 Frontier offers broadband to about half of households in Sierra View covering 44% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sierra View 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sierra View, $47.48.
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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 Sierra View covering 58% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Sierra View 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 Sierra View, $47.48.
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 Sierra View, $0.37.
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 Sierra View. These download speeds are available to 58% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sierra View's providers, 260 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 most households in Sierra View covering 70% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sierra View 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 Sierra View, $47.48.
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 Sierra View, $0.37.
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 10 Mbps in Sierra View. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sierra View's providers, 260 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sierra View, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sierra View, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sierra View and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sierra View at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sierra View at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sierra View residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in Sierra View with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 70% of households in Sierra View. The next fastest internet provider in Sierra View is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 70% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in Sierra View with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sierra View, $47.48.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sierra View, covering 70% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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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