Best Mifflin Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Mifflin, 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 Mifflin:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Nittany Media | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 33.4% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL | 80 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 99.2% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Mifflin PA Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Mifflin which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Mifflin compare to Columbia County? The average speed in Mifflin is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Columbia County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Pennsylvania average of 30.95 Mbps.
Mifflin Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 79.2% of Columbia County residents
Cable internet is available to 77.4% of the Mifflin population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Columbia County residents
DSL internet is available to 99.1% of Mifflin residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Mifflin, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Mifflin is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Mifflin 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 Nittany Media as the top provider for Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
Who has the fastest internet service in Mifflin?
Nittany Media with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mifflin.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mifflin, Pennsylvania?
The following zip codes were used: 17005, 17023, 17058, 17061, 17728, 17740, 17815, 18631 and 18635
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 Mifflin internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Mifflin compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Click through to see how the Mifflin broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Avoca, Boalsburg, Loretto, New Hope, Souderton, Wellsboro, West Brownsville
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Mifflin - Nittany Media.
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 Mifflin, Pennsylvania?
CenturyLink provides broadband internet service to 99.2% of Mifflin.
Mifflin 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
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices