Best Internet Providers in North East, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North East, PA
North East has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 North East.
Ranks compare North East with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North East, PA at a Glance
North East Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 North East ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North East, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in North East based on 190 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 North East?
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 North East
How North East Compares to Places Its Size
North East's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 24%.
| Measure | North East | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Erie County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.6% | bottom 18% | 45.5% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 994 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,180 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 | 4.3 | bottom 5% | 4.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 45% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 94% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 10% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | bottom 21% | 73% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 76% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $78,954 | bottom 41% | $70,453 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 16% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 30.6% of homes in North East, against 45.5% across Erie County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in North East are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,954 (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 North East
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North East?
Spectrum Fiber in North East, PA
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 27.2% of North East homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in North East, PA
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 12.8% of North East homes. Across the city, Armstrong Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
VNET Fiber in North East, PA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
VNET Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.7% of North East homes. Across the city, VNET Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North East?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North East, PA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of North East homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North East, PA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of North East homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North East, PA
Availability:
73.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.3% of North East homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North East, PA
Availability:
60.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.9% of North East homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North East?
Spectrum Cable in North East, PA
Availability:
78.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 78.9% of North East homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North East?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North East, PA.
Internet in North East by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North East has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North East
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown North East | 3,197 | 21.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in North East
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16428 | 12,438 | 35.8% | 994 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 49/100 |
How North East Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North East that have their own pages are all within 8 miles, 5 of them in New York. Among them, Ripley, NY has the most homes with fiber (83.4%) and Harborcreek the fewest (40.0%); North East has 30.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East (this page) | 11,202 | 30.6% | 994 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Harborcreek | 2,964 | 40.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 60/100 |
| Ripley, NY | 1,719 | 83.4% | 953 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 46/100 |
| Hornby | 987 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 44/100 |
| Findley Lake, NY | 475 | 60.2% | 908 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Little Hope | 441 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 44/100 |
| Moorheadville | 430 | 28.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 51/100 |
| Orchard Beach | 238 | 28.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 38/100 |
| South Ripley, NY | 231 | 82.7% | 856 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 31/100 |
| State Line, NY | 156 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Wattlesburg, NY | 136 | 86.8% | 879 Mbps | 1.7 | D+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North East?
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, Spectrum 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 North East
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
| VNET Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North East Internet Providers
Based on 190 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for North East 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 73.3% coverage in North East.
At a national level, based on 4202 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 North East Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North East, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North East 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 | ||
| VNET Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North East
Based on data reported by North East ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in North East. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | North East Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| VNET Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North East?
Of the providers in North East, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North East 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 North East, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North East
| ISP / Tech Type | North East Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| VNET Fiber | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 North East?
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 North East is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 North East is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North East, available to 96.3% 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.