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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.750% |
Blue Ridge Communications 
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 96.53%
4 providers - 1.75%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 18706 ZIP code 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 18706 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in the 18706 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 18706 area, and 96.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 18706, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 11.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 173.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 2.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilkes Barre.
The largest internet providers serving the 18706 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18706 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 100% of the area. Wilkes Barre’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of residents in the 18706 ZIP code.
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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 the 18706 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Wilkes Barre, $49.98.
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 Wilkes Barre, $0.43.
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 18706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes Barre's providers, 260 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 Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18706 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18706 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilkes Barre, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilkes Barre, $0.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 18706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes Barre's providers, 260 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.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in the 18706 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 18706 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilkes Barre, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilkes Barre, $0.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 18706 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes Barre's providers, 260 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18706 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18706 and the greater Wilkes Barre area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilkes Barre at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilkes Barre at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18706 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 18706 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.750% of households in 18706. The next fastest internet provider in the 18706 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 18706 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilkes Barre, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18706 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city.
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.
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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