*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 - 99.65%
2 providers - 98.20%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Swissvale 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 Swissvale area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Swissvale residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in Swissvale.
There are four internet providers serving the Swissvale area, and 98.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Swissvale's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Swissvale are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Swissvale.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Swissvale residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 89% of the area. Swissvale’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Swissvale 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.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Swissvale covering 96% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Swissvale than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Swissvale, $53.74.
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 Swissvale, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Swissvale. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Swissvale's providers, 297 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Swissvale covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Swissvale 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 Swissvale, $53.74.
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 Swissvale, $0.31.
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 Swissvale. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Swissvale's providers, 297 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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Swissvale covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Swissvale residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Swissvale, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Swissvale, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Swissvale. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Swissvale's providers, 297 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Swissvale, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Swissvale, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Swissvale and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Swissvale at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Swissvale at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Swissvale residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Swissvale with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Swissvale. The next fastest internet provider in Swissvale is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Swissvale with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Swissvale, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Swissvale, covering 96% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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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