8 Best Internet Providers in Bethlehem, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Bethlehem, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bethlehem, PA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Bethlehem

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bethlehem Internet Providers

Based on 334 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Bethlehem residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 9.5% coverage in Bethlehem.

At a national level, based on 4264 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bethlehem?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Bethlehem

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Service Electric Cablevision	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	940 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	Lehigh Wifi	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bethlehem?

Pennsylvania customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bethlehem customers with an average price rating of 4.10 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Bethlehem

Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem below, including the metrics used and how Bethlehem compares to the rest of Pennsylvania and nation.

Bethlehem ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Bethlehem	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bethlehem that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.10%	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.	1,497 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 Bethlehem.	6.6	5.8	6.8

 

Bethlehem Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Bethlehem	Pennsylvania	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	15%	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.	89%	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.	79%	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.	82%	77%	76%

Bethlehem ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Bethlehem is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bethlehem is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bethlehem have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Bethlehem 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.

89% of Bethlehem households have an internet connection despite having 96.13% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem?

How Much Speed does a Bethlehem Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bethlehem is 2.5, which is smaller than the Pennsylvania average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bethlehem's average household income is $87,917 which is higher than the Pennsylvania average of $86,839 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Bethlehem also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Bethlehem has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Bethlehem households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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 Bethlehem?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?

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.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bethlehem?

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 XFINITY.
• HughesNet, Service Electric Cablevision, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem's C+ ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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