| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.351% |
| Ironton Telephone Company | $34.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.041% |
| 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 97.50%
4+ providers - 1.04%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Slatington 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 Slatington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Slatington 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 4.110% of those living in Slatington.
There are six internet providers serving the Slatington area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Slatington's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Slatington are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Slatington.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Slatington residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Slatington’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Slatington 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 Verizon offers broadband to all households in Slatington covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Slatington 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 Slatington, $46.82.
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 Slatington, $0.25.
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 Slatington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Slatington's providers, 352 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 all households in Slatington covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Slatington 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 Slatington, $46.82.
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 Slatington, $0.25.
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 25 Mbps in Slatington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Slatington's providers, 352 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 all households in Slatington covering 100% 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 Slatington 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 Slatington, $46.82.
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 Slatington, $0.25.
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 Slatington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Slatington's providers, 352 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Slatington, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Slatington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Slatington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Slatington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Slatington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Slatington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Slatington with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Slatington. The next fastest internet provider in Slatington is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 6.351% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Slatington with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Slatington, $46.82.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Slatington, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Slatington and is available to 6.351% of households.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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