| 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
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 Feb 14, 2023.
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 Feb 14, 2023.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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