Internet providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Internet in Wilkes-Barre

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Wilkes-Barre area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Wilkes-Barre Residential Internet Coverage

With just over 40,000 people, the city of Wilkes-Barre is home to quite a few residential and business neighborhoods. Local and national internet service providers offer a range of plans to customers.

Verizon has a large presence in Wilkes-Barre; the provider's network reaches all of the city's neighborhoods, from Hilldale in the north to Bear Creek Village in the south.

Frontier Communications currently covers a small part of western Wilkes-Barre, primarily the far western edge of Franklin Junction and Plains in the north.

Cable provider Xfinity reaches all of this city's communities, from Hanover Green in the west to Boulevard Manor and Fox Hill in the east. This is similar to the TOAST.net network, which reaches the entirety of Wilkes-Barre and extends into neighboring communities.

Through Level 3 Communications, almost all of Wilkes-Barre has access to high-speed internet. The only exception is a small part of King's College in the north.

The southern part of the city is served by Atlantic Broadband. This provider includes neighborhoods like Georgetown, Boulevard Manor, Laurel Run, and Preston in its network.

Finally, local provider Service Electric Cable TV is established in this area, providing consistent coverage to all of Wilkes-Barre.

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Average download speed
55.35 Mbps

Average upload speed
19.72 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
30.11 ms

Average jitter
23.76 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Wilkes-Barre?

Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Breezeline - No early termination fees
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Service Electric - Free installation

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Summary of Wilkes-Barre internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Astound Broadband	Cable & Fiber	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Breezeline	Cable	1000 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Breezeline
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Pencor Services	Cable	50 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Pencor Services
Service Electric	Cable	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Service Electric