Best Internet Providers in 17098, PA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 17098, PA
17098 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 17098.
Ranks compare 17098 with the 20 Dauphin County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 17098, PA at a Glance
17098 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Cable
Frontier
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DSL
EarthLink
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Fiber
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Verizon
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Fiber
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in 17098, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in 17098 based on 383 Pennsylvania customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 17098?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 17098
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
How 17098 Compares to the Rest of Dauphin County
17098's report card score is 1st of 20 and its connectivity index is 13th of 20.
| Measure | 17098 | Rank among Dauphin County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Williamstown | Dauphin County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | Tied 2nd of 20 | 99.5% | 90.6% | 71.5% | 17113 (100.0%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 6,993 Mbps | 1st of 20 | 6,977 Mbps | 2,075 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Leads; next is 17061 (6,641 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | 14th of 20 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 17061 (7.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 12th of 20 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 17104 (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | 20th of 20 | 9% | 17% | 15% | 17102 (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 6th of 20 | 94% | 94% | 96% | 17036 and 17112 (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 9th of 20 | 90% | 91% | 91% | 17033 and 17112 (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | Tied 10th of 20 | 72% | 78% | 76% | 17036 (87%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 15th of 20 | 72% | 79% | 81% | 17036 (92%) |
| Median household income | $68,086 | 12th of 20 | $68,464 | $84,941 | $93,246 | 17036 ($125,402) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 14th of 20 | 12% | 14% | 16% | 17103 (22%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in 17098, against 99.5% across Williamstown and 90.6% across Dauphin County. Households in 17098 are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,086 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 17098
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 17098?
Frontier Fiber in 17098, PA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(115)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 99.8% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in 17098, PA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in 17098, PA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(446)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 1.2% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 17098?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 17098, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 17098, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(201)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 17098, PA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 17098, PA
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(356)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 17098?
XFINITY Cable in 17098, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2060)
Avg. Download Speed
1,854 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,854 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 211 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 17098?
Frontier DSL in 17098, PA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 98.8% of 17098 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the zip. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 17098 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 17098 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 17098 that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, 17980 (Tower City) has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and 17938 (Hegins) the fewest (86.8%); 17098 has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17098 (this page) | 2,402 | 99.8% | 6,993 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 49/100 |
| 17048 (Lykens) | 3,988 | 90.4% | 6,422 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 33/100 |
| 17980 (Tower City) | 3,246 | 99.0% | 6,958 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 63/100 |
| 17938 (Hegins) | 2,251 | 86.8% | 6,299 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| 17983 (Valley View) | 1,543 | 99.0% | 6,944 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| 17097 (Lykens) | 711 | 99.0% | 6,943 Mbps | 5.2 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 17941 (Klingerstown) | 684 | 43.6% | 1,200 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 18/100 |
| 17030 (Gratz) | 652 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 7 | A | 23/100 |
| 17978 (Spring Glen) | 558 | 99.8% | 6,990 Mbps | 5.8 | A- | 23/100 |
| 17957 (Muir) | 373 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 58/100 |
| 17968 (Sacramento) | 370 | 98.9% | 6,928 Mbps | 5.6 | B+ | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 17098?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 17098
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 17098 Internet Providers
Based on 383 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 17098 residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in 17098.
At a national level, based on 4713 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 17098 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 17098, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 17098 Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (123) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (227) | (2356) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 17098
Based on data reported by 17098 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in 17098. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,991 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 17098 Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (123) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (227) | (2356) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (4) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 17098?
Pennsylvania customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.09 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 17098 customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 17098, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 17098
| ISP / Tech Type | 17098 Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (123) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (227) | (2356) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
Google Fiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
Ethan H
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Ari Trussell did a great job on our wifi, was super helpful and personable.
Shane Clark
FastBridge Fiber
September 16, 2026 This may be a bit long but stay with me people... I got FastBridge in the Reading, PA area. I ordered the 2GB speed. When they hooked it up, I stated to them that I needed range extenders because I have an old house that is brick. The tech said that the modem would work... well it didnt. They came back out to look at the service here and put up 2 range extenders. The speeds were in the 200s for download speed and 100s for upload. This is for a 2GB service mind you. The tech came in and said that we weren't going to use 2GB, maybe move down to 1GB. I was impressed but the customer service from the tech. He was interested in fixing the issue. It was good for about a week and then speeds dropped again and I had to have them out for the 3rd time. When they came out, a supervisor was with and said there is an issue with it and that they will work it and get back to me... never did! I got frustrated enough again to call them. I told them I wanted to speak to a supervisor (apparently, they are never there). The tech said that he was going to escalate the ticket to his supervisor for them to call me in the next 24-48 hours. I called 9/8/28, it is 9/16/26 and I have heard nothing! I got on the computer this morning and my speeds were in the 200s again. I tried to call again and this time the lady told me that I am unable to talk to a supervisor again. I was a help desk guy and know how this type of stuff works! She said she was going to escalate it again and I said no I want to speak to a supervisor. She then refused my request. I told her I was going to drive to the site to talk to someone in person and said thats fine you can but we are not there. I then went to the store and guess what... it was locked and no one answered the door (i guess people dont feel like they have to work anymore). They have 0 issues with taking my money but have a problem fixing the problem. I left Xfinity to have a bigger headache!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 17098?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 17098 is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 17098 is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, Frontier Communications, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 17098, available to 99.9% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.