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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 53% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 69% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.760% |
Blue Ridge Communications 
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 85% |
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Blue Ridge Communications
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$34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 85% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 82% |
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MetroCast Communications
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$19.99 | 100 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 31% |
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Service Electric Cablevision
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- | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 5.080% |
| 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
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.80%
3 providers - 84.20%
4+ providers - 36.29%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18707 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 18707 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 88% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.270% of those living in the 18707 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 18707 area, and 99.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 18707, 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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| Xfinity | 83.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 109.0 Mbps | 94.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Verizon | 46.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mountain Top.
The largest internet providers serving the 18707 ZIP code are Frontier, Verizon, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 18707 ZIP code, covering 53% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 69% of the area. Mountain Top’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 85% of residents in the 18707 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 Frontier offers broadband to about half of households in the 18707 ZIP code, covering 53% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mountain Top, $44.98.
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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 most households in the 18707 ZIP code, covering 69% 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 Mountain Top, $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 Mountain Top, $0.39.
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 18707 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mountain Top's providers, 242 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 nearly all households in the 18707 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18707 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 Mountain Top, $44.98.
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 Mountain Top, $0.39.
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 18707 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mountain Top's providers, 242 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18707 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18707 and the greater Mountain Top area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mountain Top at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mountain Top at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18707 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 18707 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.760% of households in 18707. The next fastest internet provider in the 18707 ZIP code is Service Electric Cablevision, offering download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps to 5.080% of the area.
MetroCast Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 18707 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mountain Top, $44.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18707 ZIP code, covering 85% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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.
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