Compare Wilson internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wilson – N/A
PA – 144.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wilson – N/A
PA – 49.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wilson.
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Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 100% |
Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.446% |
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%
3 providers - 99.91%
4 providers - 99.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wilson 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 Wilson area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Wilson residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.400% of those living in Wilson.
There are six internet providers serving the Wilson area, and 99.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wilson's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wilson are Verizon, Astound, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Wilson.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wilson residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Astound, which covers 100% of the area. Wilson’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Wilson 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 all households in Wilson covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wilson 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 Wilson, $49.18.
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 Wilson, $0.22.
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 Wilson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 352 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 Astound offers broadband to all households in Wilson covering 100% of the area.
Astound’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilson residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Astound start at $25.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $49.18.
Astound customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilson, $0.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Astound offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Wilson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 352 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 Wilson covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilson 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 Wilson, $49.18.
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 Wilson, $0.22.
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 Wilson. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilson's providers, 352 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wilson, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wilson, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wilson and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wilson residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Wilson with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Wilson. The next fastest internet provider in Wilson is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 8.446% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Wilson with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilson, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wilson, covering 100% of the city. Astound also offers fiber internet in Wilson and is available to 8.446% of households.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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