10 Best Internet Providers in Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, 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 Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Parsons based on Wilkes-Barre 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 Parsons, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Parsons

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Parsons Internet Providers

Based on 437 reviews from Wilkes-Barre internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Parsons 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 Wilkes-Barre, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Parsons.

At a national level, based on 4398 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SkyPacket Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Parsons?

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, Loop Internet 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 Parsons

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Loop Internet	10,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Service Electric Cablevision	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	SkyPacket Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Parsons

Based on data reported by Parsons ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Loop Internet. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Parsons. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Parsons?

Wilkes-Barre customers rate SkyPacket Networks 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.

SkyPacket Networks received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Parsons customers with an average price rating of 3.92 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Parsons

Parsons 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 Parsons below, including the metrics used and how Parsons compares to the rest of Wilkes-Barre and nation.

Parsons ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Parsons	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Parsons that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	84.21%	81.52%	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.	8,567 Mbps	5,902 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 Parsons.	8.8	8.8	6.8

 

Parsons Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Parsons	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.	2.8	2.4	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%	9%	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.	92%	89%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	84%	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.	75%	65%	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.	75%	67%	76%

Parsons ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Parsons is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Parsons is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Parsons have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Parsons 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.

89% of Parsons households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Parsons 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 Parsons?

How Much Speed does a Parsons Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Parsons is 2.8, which is larger than the Wilkes-Barre average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Parsons's average household income is $54,988 which is higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $56,645 and 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.

Parsons also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Wilkes-Barre who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Parsons has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Parsons households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Parsons?

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 Parsons is AT&T.
• The fastest internet provider should be Loop Internet. 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 Parsons is SkyPacket Networks.
• AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, Service Electric Cablevision, XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and SkyPacket Networks has the broadest coverage in Parsons, 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 Parsons compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Parsons 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 Parsons's A- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.