| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Service Electric Cablevision  | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 2.992% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Limitless Mobile | $29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.16%
3 providers - 4.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Reading 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 Reading area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of West Reading residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 39% of those living in West Reading.
There are six internet providers serving the West Reading area, and 98.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Reading's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Reading are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to West Reading.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all West Reading residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. West Reading’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of West Reading 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in West Reading covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in West Reading 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 West Reading, $48.99.
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 West Reading, $0.63.
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 West Reading. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Reading's providers, 52 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in West Reading covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Reading 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 West Reading, $48.99.
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 West Reading, $0.63.
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 West Reading. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Reading's providers, 52 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in West Reading covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Reading 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in West Reading, $48.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Reading, $0.63.
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 Reading. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all West Reading's providers, 52 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in West Reading with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in West Reading. The next fastest internet provider in West Reading is Service Electric Cablevision, offering download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps to 2.992% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in West Reading with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Reading, $48.99.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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