Best Internet Providers in Northumberland, PA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northumberland, PA
Northumberland has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Northumberland.
Ranks compare Northumberland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Northumberland, PA at a Glance
Northumberland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Service Electric Cablevision
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
PA.net
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 Northumberland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northumberland, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Northumberland based on 182 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 Northumberland?
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 Northumberland
- Service Electric Cablevision - cable coverage map
- Service Electric Cablevision - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- PA.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- SkyPacket Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Susquehanna Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- River Valley Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Northumberland Compares to Places Its Size
Northumberland's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Northumberland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 58.7% | bottom 39% | 27.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,995 Mbps | top 33% | 1,911 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 16% | 5.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 90% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 86% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 67% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 70% | 79% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,311 | bottom 40% | $66,131 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 58.7% of homes in Northumberland, against 27.1% across Northumberland County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Northumberland are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,311 (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 Northumberland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northumberland?
Service Electric Cablevision Fiber in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
58.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Fiber service to 58.7% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northumberland?
PA.net Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
PA.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, PA.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 287 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Susquehanna Broadband Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Susquehanna Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, Susquehanna Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
River Valley Internet Fixed Wireless in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
River Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, River Valley Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Northumberland?
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Northumberland, PA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 99.4% of Northumberland homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northumberland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Northumberland, PA.
Internet in Northumberland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Northumberland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Northumberland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Northumberland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17857 | 7,744 | 60.1% | 1,995 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 41/100 |
How Northumberland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Northumberland that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Winfield has the most homes with fiber (45.4%) and Shamokin Dam the fewest (9.1%); Northumberland has 58.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland (this page) | 7,316 | 58.7% | 1,995 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Sunbury | 14,973 | 14.7% | 1,967 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 38/100 |
| Winfield | 3,288 | 45.4% | 1,852 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 64/100 |
| Shamokin Dam | 1,907 | 9.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Montandon | 815 | 95.2% | 1,960 Mbps | 10.1 | A- | 47/100 |
| Potts Grove | 514 | 0.0% | 1,716 Mbps | 8.6 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Mooresburg | 492 | 35.8% | 1,989 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 42/100 |
| Snydertown | 382 | 0.0% | 1,760 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 41/100 |
| Hummels Wharf | 154 | 26.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Oak Park | 89 | 42.7% | 969 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 47/100 |
| Wolverton | 75 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northumberland?
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, Service Electric Cablevision 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 Northumberland
| Service Electric Cablevision | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| PA.net | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| SkyPacket Networks | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Susquehanna Broadband | 100 |
| River Valley Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Northumberland. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Northumberland Internet Providers
Based on 182 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Northumberland 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 97.7% coverage in Northumberland.
At a national level, based on 2256 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 Northumberland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northumberland 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 | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| River Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Susquehanna Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PA.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northumberland
Based on data reported by Northumberland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Service Electric Cablevision. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Northumberland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Northumberland 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 | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| River Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Susquehanna Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PA.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northumberland?
Of the providers in Northumberland, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northumberland 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 Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northumberland
| ISP / Tech Type | Northumberland Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| River Valley Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Susquehanna Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| PA.net | (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 Northumberland?
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 Northumberland is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Service Electric Cablevision. 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 Northumberland is AT&T.
- Viasat, PA.net, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northumberland, available to 99.9% 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.