Best Internet Providers in Plains, PA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plains, PA
Plains has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Plains.
Ranks compare Plains with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plains, PA at a Glance
Plains Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Plains ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plains, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Plains based on 405 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 Plains?
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 Plains
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Greenlight Networks - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- SkyPacket Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Plains Compares to Places Its Size
Plains's report card score is in the top 1% and its connectivity index is in the top 43%.
| Measure | Plains | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 8% | 80.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,342 Mbps | top 7% | 4,726 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.1 | top 3% | 7.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 71% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 74% | 79% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,601 | top 38% | $68,838 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Plains, against 80.1% across Luzerne County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Plains are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,601 (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 Plains
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
Astound Broadband Fiber in Plains, PA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 99.8% of Plains homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Plains, PA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 85.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Plains, PA
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Plains homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Plains, PA
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Plains homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in Plains, PA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Plains homes. Across the city, Greenlight Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Plains, PA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Plains, PA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Plains, PA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plains, PA
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Plains 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plains, PA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
385 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Plains homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 385 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
XFINITY Cable in Plains, PA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,899 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Plains homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,899 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 223 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Plains, PA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 19.5% of Plains homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plains?
Frontier DSL in Plains, PA
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 87.2% of Plains homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Plains from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Plains by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plains
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Plains
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Plains Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plains that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, West Wyoming has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kingston the fewest (53.5%); Plains has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plains (this page) | 4,215 | 99.8% | 6,342 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 52/100 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 64,908 | 85.2% | 5,364 Mbps | 9 | A- | 43/100 |
| Kingston | 13,102 | 53.5% | 4,943 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Swoyersville | 4,953 | 100.0% | 6,583 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 39/100 |
| Edwardsville | 4,720 | 58.3% | 4,712 Mbps | 8 | B | 41/100 |
| Forty Fort | 4,239 | 100.0% | 7,659 Mbps | 9.1 | A+ | 69/100 |
| West Wyoming | 2,706 | 100.0% | 3,050 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 48/100 |
| Luzerne | 2,651 | 81.2% | 6,856 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Pringle | 1,365 | 55.2% | 2,501 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 49/100 |
| Courtdale | 926 | 40.9% | 3,512 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 55/100 |
| Fox Hill | 168 | 97.6% | 2,248 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plains?
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, Frontier Communications 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 Plains
| Greenlight Networks | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| SkyPacket Networks | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Plains Internet Providers
Based on 405 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Plains 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 96.0% coverage in Plains.
At a national level, based on 4923 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 Plains Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plains, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plains
Based on data reported by Plains ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Plains. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,804 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 | Plains Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plains?
Of the providers in Plains, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plains 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 Plains, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plains
| ISP / Tech Type | Plains 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | 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 Plains?
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 Plains is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Plains is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Plains, available to 99.8% 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.