*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 - 99.84%
2 providers - 99.84%
3 providers - 2.62%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West View 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 View area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of West View residents. Cable 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 91% of those living in West View.
There are five internet providers serving the West View area, and 99.84% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West View's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West View are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to West View.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all West View residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 90% of the area. West View’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of West View 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 West View covering 95% 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 West View 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 West View, $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 West View, $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 West View. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West View's providers, 298 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 West View covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in West View 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 View, $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 West View, $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 West View. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West View's providers, 298 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 View covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West View 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 View, $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 West View, $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 West View. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West View's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West View, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West View, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West View and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in West View at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in West View at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West View residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in West View with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in West View. The next fastest internet provider in West View is Armstrong, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.616% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in West View with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West View, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West View, covering 95% of the city.
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%.
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.
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.
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