Best Breinigsville Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Breinigsville, 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 Breinigsville:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Service ElectricCable1000 Mbps40 Mbps100.0%
2RCNCable, Fiber1000 Mbps20 Mbps79.6%
3VerizonFiber940 Mbps880 Mbps66.4%
4Eastern Timewireless100 Mbps50 Mbps81.3%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Breinigsville PA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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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 Breinigsville of 7.19 Mbps are slower than the Lehigh County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

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Breinigsville Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Lehigh County is 29.59 Mbps based upon 657344 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Breinigsville is 7.19 Mbps. This is 25.8% slower than the average in Pennsylvania and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Breinigsville is 9.2% faster than the Lehigh County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Breinigsville is 7.19 Mbps. This is 16.2% slower than the Lehigh County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 99.9% of Lehigh County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 39.1% of Lehigh County residents

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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 Breinigsville 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 Service Electric as the top provider for Breinigsville, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in Breinigsville?

Service Electric and RCN with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Breinigsville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 18031

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 Breinigsville internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Breinigsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ardmore, Coatesville, Farmington, Lehighton, North Apollo, Plumsteadville, Shamokin

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Breinigsville - RCN and Verizon.

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 Breinigsville, Pennsylvania?

Service Electric provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Breinigsville.




Breinigsville 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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