Internet in Lancaster
Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Lancaster area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.
Average starting price
$295.66/mo
Lancaster Residential Internet Coverage
A small city with a diverse workforce, Lancaster residents work both blue- and white-collar jobs, primarily in the healthcare industry. More than one-third of residents live at or below the federal poverty line. In general, the community is considered lower-middle class. The city is surrounded on three sides by rivers. Lancaster residents can access internet up to 10 mbps, but nothing faster.
Windstream brings DSL to 100% of Lancaster residents. Cable internet is provided to 96% of residents within the three rivers and Rte 1255. Fiber optics have not yet come to the area, but residents can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.
Business connectivity is even more limited. Time Warner Spectrum reaches 96% of commercial enterprises. The only other option for businesses is HughesNet.
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Summary of Lancaster internet providers
Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.
Technology Type
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.