Best Internet Providers in Metal, PA
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Metal, PA
Metal has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Metal.
Ranks compare Metal with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Metal, PA at a Glance
Metal Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Upward Broadband
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 Metal ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Metal, PA?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Metal based on Pennsylvania customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Metal, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Brightspeed is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Metal?
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 Metal Compares to Places Its Size
Metal's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Metal | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 4.4% | bottom 24% | 64.0% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 179 Mbps | bottom 9% | 3,061 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 7.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 93% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 75% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,614 | top 32% | $82,913 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 4.4% of homes in Metal, against 64.0% across Franklin County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Metal are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,614 (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 Metal
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Metal?
Brightspeed Fiber in Metal, PA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Metal homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Metal?
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless in Metal, PA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
Upward Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Metal homes. Across the city, Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 50, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Metal, PA
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.6% of Metal 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 Metal?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Metal, PA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Metal?
Brightspeed DSL in Metal, PA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 95.6% of Metal homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Metal from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Metal by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Metal
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Metal
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Metal Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Metal that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Fort Loudon has the most homes with fiber (95.3%) and St. Thomas the fewest (61.9%); Metal has 4.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (this page) | 183 | 4.4% | 179 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 45/100 |
| St. Thomas | 4,155 | 61.9% | 1,725 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 68/100 |
| Fort Loudon | 1,558 | 95.3% | 1,921 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 67/100 |
| Fort Littleton | 984 | 0.0% | 884 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Fannettsburg | 634 | 0.0% | 223 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 34/100 |
| Burnt Cabins | 539 | 0.0% | 289 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 38/100 |
| Willow Hill | 509 | 0.0% | 288 Mbps | 5.7 | D | 35/100 |
| Upperstrasburg | 487 | 0.0% | 258 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 43/100 |
| Hustontown | 468 | 0.0% | 827 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 30/100 |
| Shade Gap | 417 | 0.0% | 340 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 40/100 |
| Richmond Furnace | 117 | 98.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Metal?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Upward 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 Metal
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Upward Broadband | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Metal. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Metal Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Metal residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 3.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 418 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Brightspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.09 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Metal Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Metal, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Metal Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Metal
Based on data reported by Metal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Upward Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 150 Mbps in Metal. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 137 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Metal Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Metal?
Of the providers in Metal, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Metal 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.
Brightspeed is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Metal, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Metal
| ISP / Tech Type | Metal Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (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 Metal?
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 Metal is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Upward Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Metal is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Metal, 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.