| 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 | 28% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 12% |
| Ironton Telephone Company | $34.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 7.550% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.470% |
| 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 - 99.37%
3 providers - 41.89%
4+ providers - 5.06%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18080 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 18080 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.940% of those living in the 18080 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 18080 area, and 99.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 18080, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 69.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Slatington.
The largest internet providers serving the 18080 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 18080 ZIP code, 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 residents in the 18080 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 18080 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 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 18080 ZIP code. 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 the 18080 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18080 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 18080 ZIP code. 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 the 18080 ZIP code, 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 18080 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 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 18080 ZIP code. 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 have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18080 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18080 and the greater Slatington area. 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 in the 18080 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in the 18080 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 28% of households in 18080. The next fastest internet provider in the 18080 ZIP code is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 1.470% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in the 18080 ZIP with service 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 serving the 18080 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in 18080 and is available to 1.470% of households.
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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Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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