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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
Windstream 
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$19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.990% |
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Zito Media LP
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$39.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 6.620% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
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Limitless Mobile
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$29.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
*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 - 99.90%
2 providers - 94.27%
3 providers - 4.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17701 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 17701 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Williamsport, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 17701 area, and 94.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 17701, prices start at $19.99 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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| Windstream | 35.0 Mbps | 35.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 174.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 8.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Williamsport.
The largest internet providers serving the 17701 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 17701 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 94% of the area. Williamsport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 17701 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 17701 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Williamsport, $43.56.
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 Williamsport, $0.47.
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 17701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Williamsport's providers, 67 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 nearly all households in the 17701 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17701 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 Williamsport, $43.56.
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 Williamsport, $0.47.
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 17701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Williamsport's providers, 67 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 the 17701 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17701 ZIP 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 Williamsport, $43.56.
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 Williamsport, $0.47.
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 17701 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Williamsport's providers, 67 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17701 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 17701. The next fastest internet provider in the 17701 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.990% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 17701 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Williamsport, $43.56.
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%.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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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