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Internet providers in West Hazleton, PA
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West Hazleton, PA internet providers
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Verizon  | $39.99 | - | DSL | 96% |
| Service Electric Cablevision | $49.95 | 10 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Cable | 96% |
| MetroCast Communications | - | - | Cable | 1.253% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?West Hazleton internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
4594
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.86%
2 providers - 98.51%
3 providers - 92.63%
4+ providers - 1.25%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Hazleton 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 West Hazleton area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of West Hazleton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 96% of those living in West Hazleton.
There are six internet providers serving the West Hazleton area, and 98.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Hazleton's six internet providers, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in West Hazleton
The largest internet providers in West Hazleton are Verizon, Service Electric Cablevision, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to West Hazleton.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all West Hazleton residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Service Electric Cablevision, which covers 99% of the area. West Hazleton’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of West Hazleton residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in West Hazleton covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in West Hazleton 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in West Hazleton, $49.98.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in West Hazleton. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all West Hazleton's providers, 79 Mbps.
Service Electric Cablevision cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Service Electric Cablevision offers broadband to all households in West Hazleton covering 99% of the area.
Service Electric Cablevision’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Hazleton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Service Electric Cablevision start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in West Hazleton, $49.98.
Service Electric Cablevision customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Hazleton, $3.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Service Electric Cablevision offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 15 Mbps in West Hazleton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Hazleton's providers, 79 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in West Hazleton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Hazleton where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in West Hazleton, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Hazleton, $3.12.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in West Hazleton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all West Hazleton's providers, 79 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in West Hazleton?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in West Hazleton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in West Hazleton. The next fastest internet provider in West Hazleton is Service Electric Cablevision, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 99% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in West Hazleton?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in West Hazleton with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in West Hazleton, $49.98.
Is fiber internet available in West Hazleton?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Hazleton, covering 96% of the city.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
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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