Best Internet Providers in Force, PA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Force, PA
Force has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Force.
Ranks compare Force with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Force, PA at a Glance
Force Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Force ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Force, PA?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Force based on 156 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 Force?
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.
How Force Compares to Places Its Size
Force's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Force | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Elk County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.5% | top 44% | 90.3% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,702 Mbps | top 25% | 1,847 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 43% | 6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 4% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 73% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 74% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,419 | top 46% | $67,519 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 84.5% of homes in Force, against 90.3% across Elk County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Force are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,419 (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 Force
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Force?
Windstream Fiber in Force, PA
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 84.5% of Force homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Force?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Force, PA
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Force homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 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 Force, PA
Availability:
47.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.2% of Force homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Force?
Zito Cable in Force, PA
Availability:
74.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 74.5% of Force homes. Across the city, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Force?
Windstream DSL in Force, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 100.0% of Force homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 75 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 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Force from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Force by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Force has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Force
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Force
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15841 | 218 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 49/100 |
How Force Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Force that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Penfield has the most homes with fiber (72.0%) and Kersey the fewest (70.2%); Force has 84.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force (this page) | 466 | 84.5% | 1,702 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Kersey | 2,689 | 70.2% | 1,705 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Penfield | 1,069 | 72.0% | 1,592 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Weedville | 929 | 91.6% | 1,898 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Byrnedale | 600 | 91.0% | 1,890 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Dagus | 585 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7 | A- | 44/100 |
| Winterburne | 178 | 37.6% | 1,040 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 40/100 |
| Benezett | 135 | 94.1% | 1,932 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 45/100 |
| Dagus Mines | 134 | 43.3% | 1,433 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 38/100 |
| Medix Run | 65 | 36.9% | 1,116 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Tyler | 50 | 0.0% | 660 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Force?
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, Windstream 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 Force
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Force Internet Providers
Based on 156 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Force residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 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 47.2% coverage in Force.
At a national level, based on 1284 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 Force Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Force, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Force Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (8) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Force
Based on data reported by Force ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Force. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,702 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 | Force Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Force?
Of the providers in Force, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Force 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.
Windstream is rated 4.00 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 Force, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Force
| ISP / Tech Type | Force Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Force?
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 Force is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Force is Windstream.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Force, available to 100.0% 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.