7 Best Internet Providers in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Eighth Ward based on Allentown customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Eighth Ward, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 96.29% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Eighth Ward

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eighth Ward Internet Providers

Based on 193 reviews from Allentown internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Eighth Ward residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Service Electric Cablevision wins for second-place in Allentown, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Eighth Ward.

At a national level, based on 2090 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Service Electric Cablevision is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.03 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eighth Ward?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, Verizon 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 Eighth Ward

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Service Electric Cablevision	1,000 Mbps
	Lehigh Wifi	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eighth Ward

Based on data reported by Eighth Ward ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Eighth Ward. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,697 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Eighth Ward?

Allentown customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 3.92 out of 5, which is lower 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 Eighth Ward customers with an average price rating of 3.72 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Eighth Ward

Eighth Ward 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 neighborhood 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 Eighth Ward below, including the metrics used and how Eighth Ward compares to the rest of Allentown and nation.

Eighth Ward ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Eighth Ward	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eighth Ward that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.66%	35.86%	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.	1,883 Mbps	1,932 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 Eighth Ward.	7.5	6.1	6.8

 

Eighth Ward Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Eighth Ward	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	3.2	2.6	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.	6%	12%	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.	95%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	90%	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.	61%	77%	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.	61%	78%	76%

Eighth Ward ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Eighth Ward is B+, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eighth Ward is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eighth Ward have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Eighth Ward ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

85% of Eighth Ward households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Eighth Ward 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Eighth Ward?

How Much Speed does a Eighth Ward Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eighth Ward is 3.2, which is larger than the Allentown average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Eighth Ward's average household income is $48,202 which is much lower than the Allentown average of $89,008 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Eighth Ward also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Allentown average of 15%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Allentown who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Eighth Ward has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Eighth Ward households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% 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 Eighth Ward?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eighth Ward?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eighth Ward?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eighth Ward?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Eighth Ward?

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 Eighth Ward is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Eighth Ward is AT&T.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Eighth Ward, 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 Eighth Ward compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward's B+ ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.