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Internet Providers in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Allentown, PA

  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 66.1%
    Allentown speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95.9%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.3%
  • 6. Service Electric Cable TV
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 95%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36.4%

Home Internet Summary in Allentown, PA

In Allentown, Pennsylvania, Verizon stands out with its fiber and 5G internet options, offering blazing speeds up to 2 Gbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Verizon combines speed with value. It covers 66.10% of Allentown, providing reliable internet to a broad audience.

AT&T Internet Air also serves Allentown with its 5G connection, but it maxes out at 25 Mbps. Priced at $60 per month, it covers only 39.30% of the city. This makes it less accessible than Verizon.

Allentown enjoys 100% coverage for both fiber and satellite internet. Cable and fixed wireless cover 51% and 42%, respectively, ensuring residents have a variety of connectivity options for reliable internet access.

Best Internet Providers in Allentown, PA

Optimum, Service Electric, and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN offer the best internet in Allentown. Optimum is the only major fiber provider in the area, with percent availability. Optimum offers speeds up to , starting at just per month. Optimum also has a full selection of TV and phone bundles for additional savings.

Service Electric is a cable provider that primarily services Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This local ISP advertises speeds up to 1 Gbps in most areas, including Allentown. If you want to go with a local internet provider over a major brand, Service Electric could be right for your household.

Finally, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN offers another cable option for Allentown residents. Much like Optimum, there are bundling options with phone and TV. Speeds are a bit slower with Astound Broadband, though, as it only reaches speeds up to 1.2 Gbps.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
39.26%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Verizon
  • RCN
  • Service Electric Cable TV
95.89999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Allentown, PA

Provider Connection Types in Allentown, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Allentown, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
2.46%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.55000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
51.459999999999994%

List of Internet Providers in Allentown, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
Verizon Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Service Electric Cable TV Cable 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Allentown, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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