Best Internet Providers in Carbondale, PA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carbondale, PA
Carbondale has 9 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 Carbondale.
Ranks compare Carbondale with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carbondale, PA at a Glance
Carbondale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Adams Cable Service
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
ICON Technologies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Carbondale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carbondale, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Carbondale based on 387 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 Carbondale?
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 Carbondale
- Adams Cable Service - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Adams Cable Service - cable coverage map
- nep - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICON Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- nep - dsl coverage map
How Carbondale Compares to Places Its Size
Carbondale's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 24%.
| Measure | Carbondale | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.1% | bottom 32% | 79.0% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,311 Mbps | top 18% | 4,418 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 46% | 8.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 8% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 37% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | bottom 39% | 73% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 17% | 76% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $57,103 | bottom 11% | $71,161 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 61.1% of homes in Carbondale, against 79.0% across Lackawanna County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Carbondale are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,103 (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 Carbondale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
Adams Cable Service Fiber in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Adams Cable Service offers Fiber service to 50.5% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Adams Cable Service Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
nep Fiber in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
nep offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, nep Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
ICON Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
224 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, AT&T 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
XFINITY Cable in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,996 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 90.7% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,996 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 249 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Carbondale from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Adams Cable Service Cable in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Adams Cable Service offers Cable service to 57.7% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Adams Cable Service Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carbondale?
nep DSL in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
nep offers DSL service to 4.1% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, nep DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Carbondale, PA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.6% of Carbondale homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Internet in Carbondale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carbondale has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carbondale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carbondale
How Carbondale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carbondale that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Forest City has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Jermyn the fewest (75.1%); Carbondale has 61.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale (this page) | 12,786 | 61.1% | 5,311 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Jermyn | 4,633 | 75.1% | 5,886 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 72/100 |
| Forest City | 3,744 | 99.9% | 5,029 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 56/100 |
| Whites Crossing | 2,581 | 95.8% | 1,988 Mbps | 5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Mayfield | 1,890 | 99.7% | 7,596 Mbps | 7 | A | 64/100 |
| Vandling | 885 | 98.0% | 4,898 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 60/100 |
| Tompkinsville | 707 | 27.6% | 2,700 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 71/100 |
| Dundaff | 364 | 55.8% | 3,673 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 55/100 |
| Scott | 293 | 71.7% | 3,924 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Childs | 192 | 85.9% | 7,156 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 47/100 |
| Richmondale | 108 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carbondale?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Adams Cable Service 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 Carbondale
| Adams Cable Service | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| nep | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| ICON Technologies | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Carbondale Internet Providers
Based on 387 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Carbondale 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 91.2% coverage in Carbondale.
At a national level, based on 4682 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 Carbondale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| nep | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Carbondale
Based on data reported by Carbondale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Adams Cable Service. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Carbondale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,044 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| nep | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Carbondale?
Of the providers in Carbondale, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carbondale 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 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carbondale
| ISP / Tech Type | Carbondale Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| nep | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
GFiber
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carbondale?
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 Carbondale is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Adams Cable Service. 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 Carbondale is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Adams Cable Service has the broadest coverage in Carbondale, available to 99.6% 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.