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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 17% |
Zito Media LP 
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$39.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 22% |
| 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 | 98% |
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Getwireless.net
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$24.95 | - | Wireless | 92% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.66%
3 providers - 15.10%
4+ providers - 6.60%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 16823 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 16823 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.450% of those living in the 16823 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 16823 area, and 97.66% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 16823, 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 | 197.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 16.0 Mbps | 9.0 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 18.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Getwireless.net | 513.0 Mbps | 454.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Verizon | 2.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bellefonte.
The largest internet providers serving the 16823 ZIP code are Verizon, Xfinity, and CenturyLink bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 16823 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 86% of the area. Bellefonte’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers DSL to around 17% of residents in the 16823 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 16823 ZIP code, covering 90% 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 Bellefonte, $44.98.
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 Bellefonte, $0.69.
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 16823 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellefonte's providers, 80 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 16823 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 16823 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 Bellefonte, $44.98.
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 Bellefonte, $0.69.
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 16823 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellefonte's providers, 80 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 16823 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Bellefonte, $44.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bellefonte, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 16823 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bellefonte's providers, 80 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 16823 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 16823 and the greater Bellefonte area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellefonte at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bellefonte at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 16823 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Bellefonte may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Bellefonte DSL and cable internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 16823 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in 16823. The next fastest internet provider in the 16823 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 90% of the area.
Getwireless.net offers the cheapest internet in the 16823 ZIP with service starting at $24.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bellefonte, $44.98.
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.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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