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Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Wilkes Barre, PA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.8%
    Wilkes Barre speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.1%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 32.7%
  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 17%
  • 7. Service Electric Cable TV
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.7%
  • Skypacket
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 33.7%

Best Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, PA

The best Wilkes Barre internet providers are Xfinity, Optimum, and Service Electric. All three of these providers offer cable internet to the region. Xfinity pulls ahead of the competition by having the fastest internet and widest coverage in Wilkes Barre. Covering 91.8 percent of Wilkes Barre, Xfinity reaches more customers than any other wired internet provider. With top speeds up to 2 Gbps, it’s also the fastest option in the region. With Xfinity, you can bundle your internet with other home services, or you can simply go for a stand-alone plan. Xfinity internet plans start at just $30 per month.

Optimum is comparable to Xfinity in many ways and is an excellent option should Xfinity not be available at your address. Optimum’s cable internet is only slightly slower than Xfinity, with top download speeds up to . Optimum bundles with phone and television service offer some additional value. Naturally, there are internet-only plans as well, starting at per month.

Lastly, there is Service Electric. This local company offers internet to parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Service Electric offers multiple internet-only plans designed to fit any budget, and its top speeds reach up to 1 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
  • Skypacket
  • Always ON
33.660000000000004%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
  • Service Electric Cable TV
91.83%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Wilkes Barre, PA

Provider Connection Types in Wilkes Barre, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Wilkes Barre, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.46%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
15.770000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
RCN Cable, Fiber 1.5 Gbps
Service Electric Cable TV Cable 2 Gbps
Skypacket Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
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, Fiber
Service Electric Cable TV $47.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Skypacket $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

Best Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, PA

The best Wilkes Barre internet providers are Xfinity, Optimum, and Service Electric. All three of these providers offer cable internet to the region. Xfinity pulls ahead of the competition by having the fastest internet and widest coverage in Wilkes Barre. Covering 91.8 percent of Wilkes Barre, Xfinity reaches more customers than any other wired internet provider. With top speeds up to 2 Gbps, it’s also the fastest option in the region. With Xfinity, you can bundle your internet with other home services, or you can simply go for a stand-alone plan. Xfinity internet plans start at just $30 per month.

Optimum is comparable to Xfinity in many ways and is an excellent option should Xfinity not be available at your address. Optimum’s cable internet is only slightly slower than Xfinity, with top download speeds up to . Optimum bundles with phone and television service offer some additional value. Naturally, there are internet-only plans as well, starting at per month.

Lastly, there is Service Electric. This local company offers internet to parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Service Electric offers multiple internet-only plans designed to fit any budget, and its top speeds reach up to 1 Gbps.

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