Oxford, PA High Speed Internet Service
There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Oxford, 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 Oxford:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Armstrong Holdings | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 96.9% |
2 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
3 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Oxford 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 Oxford which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Oxford are compared to Adams County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Pennsylvania overall?
Average download speeds in Oxford of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Adams County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.
Oxford Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Oxford is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 94.2% of Adams County residents
Cable internet is available to 99.6% of the Oxford population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.9% of Adams County residents
DSL internet is available to 79.4% of Oxford residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Oxford, 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 Oxford 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 Armstrong Holdings as the top provider for Oxford, Pennsylvania.
Who has the fastest internet service in Oxford?
Armstrong Holdings with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Oxford.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Oxford, Pennsylvania?
The following zip codes were used: 17331, 17350 and 19363
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 Oxford 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 Oxford compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Click through to see how the Oxford broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blakely, Desales University, Edwardsville, Honesdale, Kittanning, Republic, Upland
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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, Pennsylvania?
Armstrong Holdings provides broadband internet service to 96.9% of Oxford.
Oxford 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