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Internet Providers in Portland, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Portland, PA
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    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Service Electric Cable TV
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 83.8%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 40.3%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.8%
  • 6. Service Electric Cable TV
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 80.6%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Portland, PA

Frontier ranks as the top internet provider in Portland, Pennsylvania, offering DSL with speeds up to 115 Mbps. Their service starts at $64.99 per month, but it covers only 40.30% of the borough. This limited reach makes Frontier an option primarily for those within its service area.

Viasat and HughesNet, on the other hand, provide satellite connections that cover the entire borough. Viasat, offering the highest speeds at 150 Mbps, starts at $119.99 per month. HughesNet delivers up to 100 Mbps at a lower starting price of $49.99 per month. These satellite services ensure every resident can access the internet, addressing coverage gaps left by Frontier's DSL.

In Portland, about 69% of residents have access to DSL, 61% to fiber, and 5% to fixed wireless, while cable is unavailable. Satellite services cover 100% of the borough, demonstrating varied but uneven internet service availability.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Service Electric Cable TV
80.58%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Portland, Pennsylvania

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Portland, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portland, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
69.23%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
60.629999999999995%

Internet Providers in Portland, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Service Electric Cable TV $47.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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