*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 - 34.82%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 17406 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 17406 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 98% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 35% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.060% of those living in the 17406 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 17406 area, and 34.82% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 17406, 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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| Xfinity | 242.0 Mbps | 17.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 70.0 Mbps | 8.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in York.
The largest internet providers serving the 17406 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to many in the 17406 ZIP code, covering 34% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. York’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 17406 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 some, but not many households in the 17406 ZIP code, covering 34% 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 York, $50.99.
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 York, $0.37.
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 17406 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 34% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all York's providers, 130 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 the 17406 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 17406 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 York, $50.99.
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 York, $0.37.
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 17406 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all York's providers, 130 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 17406 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 17406 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 York, $50.99.
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 York, $0.37.
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 17406 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all York's providers, 130 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 17406 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 17406. The next fastest internet provider in the 17406 ZIP code is Optimum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.230% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 17406 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in York, $50.99.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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