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Sunbury, PA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL98%
Service Electric Cablevision - 50 - 1,500 MbpsCable94%
Blue Ridge Communications $34.95 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable92%
Blue Ridge Communications $34.95 100 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic92%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

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Sunbury internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1500 Mbps

    Provider: Service Electric Cablevision

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    9905

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.42%

    2 providers - 94.18%

    3 providers - 91.10%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 94%

    DSL - 70%

    Fiber - 92%

    Source: FCC

At 98%, broadband coverage in Sunbury 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 Sunbury area will have access to cable, which covers 94% of Sunbury residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 70% of those living in Sunbury.

There are six internet providers serving the Sunbury area, and 94.18% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sunbury's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,500 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Sunbury

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
HughesNet 0 Mbps 1 Mbps Satellite
Verizon 26 Mbps 4 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sunbury.

Compare Sunbury internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Sunbury – 85 Mbps

    PA – 127 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Sunbury – 15 Mbps

    PA – 46 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sunbury.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Sunbury

The largest internet providers in Sunbury are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Sunbury.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Sunbury residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 92% of the area. Sunbury’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 92% of Sunbury residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Sunbury covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Sunbury 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 Sunbury, $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 Sunbury, $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 Sunbury. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sunbury's providers, 222 Mbps.

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Blue Ridge Communications cable internet

Provider

Blue Ridge Communications

Starting price*
$34.95/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

92%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Sunbury covering 92% of the area.

Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sunbury 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 Sunbury, $49.98.

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 Sunbury, $0.46.

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 5 Mbps in Sunbury. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sunbury's providers, 222 Mbps.

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Blue Ridge Communications fiber-optic internet

Provider

Blue Ridge Communications

Starting price*
$34.95/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

92%

*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 Sep 23, 2022.

Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Sunbury covering 92% 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 Sunbury 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 Sunbury, $49.98.

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 Sunbury, $0.46.

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 Sunbury. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sunbury's providers, 222 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of Sunbury, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sunbury, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sunbury and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sunbury at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sunbury at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sunbury residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Sunbury may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Sunbury DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Service Electric Cablevision is the fastest internet provider in Sunbury with download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Sunbury. The next fastest internet provider in Sunbury is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 92% of the area.

Limitless Mobile offers the cheapest internet in Sunbury with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sunbury, $49.98.

Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sunbury, covering 92% of the city.

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.

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%.

Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.

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