Best Internet Providers in Bethlehem, PA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem has 8 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 Bethlehem.
Ranks compare Bethlehem with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bethlehem, PA at a Glance
Bethlehem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Service Electric Cablevision
Connection
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Cable
Astound Broadband
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fiber
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Verizon
Connection
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Fiber
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Bethlehem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bethlehem, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Bethlehem based on 427 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 Bethlehem?
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 Bethlehem
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Service Electric Cablevision - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lehigh Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bethlehem Compares to Places Its Size
Bethlehem's report card score is tied 294th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 200th of 305.
| Measure | Bethlehem | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 29.1% | 290th of 305 | 27.0% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,538 Mbps | 294th of 305 | 1,955 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | Tied 228th of 305 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | Tied 100th of 305 | 15% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 95% | 94% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 218th of 305 | 91% | 90% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 179th of 305 | 79% | 76% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 172nd of 305 | 82% | 79% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $91,204 | 145th of 305 | $95,141 | $89,224 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 77th of 305 | 17% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 29.1% of homes in Bethlehem, against 27.0% across Northampton County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Bethlehem are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,204 (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 Bethlehem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?
EarthLink Fiber in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
256 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 256 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 95.9% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Bethlehem, PA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 94.9% of Bethlehem homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Bethlehem, PA.
Internet in Bethlehem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.2% of homes in West Bethlehem to 98.2% in South Side; by ZIP code, from 21.2% in 18017 to 38.1% in 18015. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bethlehem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bethlehem | 8,356 | 0.2% | 1,500 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 68/100 |
| middletown | 7,856 | 17.9% | 1,584 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 76/100 |
| South Side | 7,270 | 98.2% | 1,506 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Sayre Park | 6,774 | 1.8% | 1,500 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 78/100 |
ZIP codes in Bethlehem
How Bethlehem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bethlehem that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Freemansburg has the most homes with fiber (89.5%) and Catasauqua the fewest (0.0%); Bethlehem has 29.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem (this page) | 117,946 | 29.1% | 1,538 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Allentown metro area | 861,889 | 39.6% | 2,035 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Fullerton | 16,606 | 58.0% | 1,855 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| Hellertown | 11,898 | 3.0% | 1,390 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 67/100 |
| Center Valley | 10,345 | 28.8% | 3,532 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 92/100 |
| Catasauqua | 6,401 | 0.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 56/100 |
| Fountain Hill | 4,814 | 10.5% | 1,552 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 51/100 |
| Hokendauqua | 3,340 | 31.9% | 1,579 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 39/100 |
| North Catasauqua | 2,971 | 0.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 69/100 |
| Freemansburg | 2,875 | 89.5% | 1,834 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Glendon | 373 | 45.6% | 3,394 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 82/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bethlehem?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Astound Broadband 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 Bethlehem
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Service Electric Cablevision | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Lehigh Wifi | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bethlehem Internet Providers
Based on 427 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bethlehem 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 4.00 out of 5 stars and 91.7% coverage in Bethlehem.
At a national level, based on 4756 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bethlehem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bethlehem Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bethlehem
Based on data reported by Bethlehem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Astound Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Bethlehem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bethlehem Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bethlehem?
Of the providers in Bethlehem, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bethlehem where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Pennsylvania or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.09 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bethlehem
| ISP / Tech Type | Bethlehem Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Lehigh Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
A Bethlehem, PA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
September 09, 2025 I think they should lower their prices. Because internet is vital for all streaming platforms, I would spend more for better quality. The extension and radius of the current wifi system also isn't great on multiple levels in the same household. It should be able to withstand zoom meetings, but during covid it would constantly not tolerate the bandwidth for typical zoom meetings.
Ben S
Service Electric Cablevision Cable
August 19, 2025 Provider offers reasonable rates and we have had no issues with speed/throttling. There have only been a few instances of lost service that I can recall. Most resolve themselves quickly, in other cases relating to severe weather events, service was back up in 24 hours. I am a little concerned about the relative lack of cable service competition in our area, though. Note that our household only uses a base internet service plan as we do not own a television.
A Bethlehem, PA Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
July 16, 2025 Sol P.
Astound Broadband Cable
December 25, 2024 I have used Astound Broadband for about 3 years and I am overall dissatisfied with the price, quality, and speed of the service. All of the support agents are outsourced and generally know very little about the service. I pay monthly for 600mbps down, but only regularly get around 45 down on a wired Ethernet connection. There is no feasible alternative in the area and I wish I could get fiber Internet instead.
A Bethlehem, PA Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
September 03, 2024 Astound is overall a good internet service provider, their service is reliable, I've only had a couple brief outages over the past two years. Astound also offers very affordable internet service, including discounts for college students. All is not roses though, when it came to installation and equipment, there were shortcomings. Firstly, little instruction is given for setting up the modem/router. We also experienced that the integrated router was very slow and had poor range, so we replaced that and used their unit solely as a modem, since then it has been great.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Bethlehem?
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 Bethlehem is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Astound Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bethlehem is AT&T.
- Viasat, Service Electric Cablevision, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bethlehem, available to 95.9% 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.