16 Best Internet Providers in Allentown, PA
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| Allentown ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,932 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Allentown Customer Ratings | 33 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Allentown has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Allentown.
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Allentown has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Allentown.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Allentown, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Allentown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Allentown, PA?
Planet Networks is the best internet provider in Allentown based on Pennsylvania customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Planet Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Allentown, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Planet Networks is an option for 1.29% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Allentown
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Allentown Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Allentown Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (3) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (13) | (16) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (2) | (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (4) | (4) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palmerton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ironton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 467 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Planet Networks is the best internet service provider for Allentown residents. Planet Networks was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Service Electric Cablevision wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 78.8% coverage in Allentown.
At a national level, based on 4813 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Blue Ridge Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.15 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Allentown?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Allentown?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Allentown, the fastest internet in the city comes from Planet Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Allentown
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 2,048 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Ironton Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | 150 Mbps | ||
| Palmerton Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Allentown
| ISP / Tech Type | Allentown Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (3) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (4) | (4) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (13) | (16) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (2) | (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palmerton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ironton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Allentown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Planet Networks. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Allentown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Planet Networks. This indicates Planet Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Allentown?
Pennsylvania customers rate Planet Networks as the cheapest internet service provider in 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.
Planet Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Service Electric Cablevision is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Allentown customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Allentown
| ISP / Tech Type | Allentown Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Networks | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (8) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (3) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (13) | (16) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (2) | (15) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (4) | (4) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palmerton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ironton Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Allentown Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Allentown below, including the metrics used and how Allentown compares to the rest of Pennsylvania and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Allentown that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 35.86% | 67.76% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,932 Mbps | 2,212 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Allentown. | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 12% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 77% | 76% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 78% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Allentown ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Allentown is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Allentown is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Allentown have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Allentown ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
90% of Allentown households have an internet connection despite having 98.75% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Allentown residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Allentown?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Allentown Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Allentown is 2.6, which is larger than the Pennsylvania average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Allentown area's average household income is $89,008 which is higher than the Pennsylvania average of $86,839 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Allentown also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Pennsylvania who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Allentown has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Allentown households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Allentown?
EarthLink Fiber in Allentown, PA
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Allentown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,667 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,646 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allentown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Allentown, PA
Verizon offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,667 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,048 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,048, with an average of 1,646 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allentown from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Allentown, PA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Allentown homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,011 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 939 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allentown from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Allentown, PA
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,988 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Allentown from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Blue Ridge Communications Fiber in Allentown, PA
Blue Ridge Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Planet Networks Fiber in Allentown, PA
Planet Networks offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Planet Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Allentown?
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Allentown, PA
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 78.8% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,005 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 200, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 71.0% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Allentown, PA
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 10.0% of Allentown homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,790 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 196 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Allentown from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Allentown, PA
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 9.9% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Optimum Cable in Allentown, PA
Optimum offers Cable service to 2.5% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Allentown?
Frontier DSL in Allentown, PA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.4% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Allentown from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Allentown, PA
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 3.4% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Palmerton Telephone Company DSL in Allentown, PA
Palmerton Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.2% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Palmerton Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Allentown, PA
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.2% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Ironton Telephone Company DSL in Allentown, PA
Ironton Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.2% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Ironton Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 599 Mbps, with speeds from 55 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 290 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Allentown?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Allentown homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Allentown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Allentown homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
Lehigh Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.5% of Allentown homes. Across the city, Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 50, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Allentown?
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 Allentown is Planet Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Planet Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Planet Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Allentown is Planet Networks.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Allentown, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Allentown compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Allentown stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Allentown's B- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
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May 08, 2023 My internet provider is about the only provider in our area so we kind of have no choice. I wish we had more options on internet providers so prices could be more competitive. The speed of our internet can vary and isn't the most reliable especially when trying to stream tv. If there were other providers that could provide stability we would switch.
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