Who is our top ranked provider in Birchwood Lakes PA? [Updated]

Birchwood Lakes, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Birchwood Lakes:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Pencor Services	Cable	1000 Mbps	40 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Birchwood Lakes PA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Birchwood Lakes have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Birchwood Lakes of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Pike County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

Birchwood Lakes Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Birchwood Lakes is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Pike County population
The average internet download speed in Birchwood Lakes is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Birchwood Lakes population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Birchwood Lakes residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Birchwood Lakes, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Birchwood Lakes residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Pencor Services as the top provider for Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in Birchwood Lakes?

Pencor Services with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Birchwood Lakes.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 18328

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Birchwood Lakes internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Birchwood Lakes compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Birchwood Lakes broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: California, Clairton, Hokendauqua, Honesdale, Masontown, Strasburg, West Leechburg

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Birchwood Lakes, Pennsylvania?

Pencor Services provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Birchwood Lakes.

Birchwood Lakes Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.