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Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Provider
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • RCN
    • Service Electric Cable TV
    • Skypacket
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.9%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.8%
    Wilkes Barre speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 23.7%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.1%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 23.7%
  • RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 17%
  • Service Electric Cable TV
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 72.7%
  • Skypacket
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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
20.34%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Verizon
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
  • Service Electric Cable TV
91.83%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

Internet Providers in Wilkes Barre, 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
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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

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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