Spectrum $44.99 60 - 100 Mbps Cable 87%
Viasat $50 12 - 5 Mbps Satellite 100%
Provider: Spectrum
Cable - 87%
At 87%, broadband coverage in the 16503 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 16503 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 87% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 87% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Erie, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
The largest internet providers serving the 16503 ZIP code are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 16503 ZIP code, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 87% of the area. Erie's third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 16503 ZIP code.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Erie, $48.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Erie, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 16503 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Erie's providers, 36 Mbps.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 16503 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
Spectrum's cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 16503 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Erie, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Erie, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 16503 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Erie's providers, 36 Mbps.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Erie, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Erie, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 16503 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Erie's providers, 36 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 16503 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 87% of households in 16503. The next fastest internet provider in the 16503 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in the 16503 ZIP with service starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Erie, $48.74.
What's the best internet provider in my area?
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you're shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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