Best Internet Providers in Pottsville, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pottsville, PA
Pottsville has 7 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 Pottsville.
Ranks compare Pottsville with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pottsville, PA at a Glance
Pottsville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Verizon
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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 Pottsville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pottsville, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Pottsville based on 417 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 Pottsville?
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 Pottsville
How Pottsville Compares to Places Its Size
Pottsville's report card score is in the bottom 7% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Pottsville | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.6% | bottom 3% | 29.0% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,929 Mbps | bottom 35% | 2,393 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 | 4.7 | bottom 9% | 4.7 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 17% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 16% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | bottom 34% | 71% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 19% | 73% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $65,335 | bottom 22% | $72,124 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 12% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 0.6% of homes in Pottsville, against 29.0% across Schuylkill County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Pottsville are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,335 (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 Pottsville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Pottsville, PA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
237 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 237 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
XFINITY Cable in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,915 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.9% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,915 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 227 Mbps throughout the city.
Zito Cable in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 9.8% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Zito Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Pottsville, PA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 3.3% of Pottsville homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pottsville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Pottsville, PA.
Internet in Pottsville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pottsville has 2 neighborhoods and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pottsville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkville | 4,574 | 0.0% | 1,937 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Bunker Hill | 4,253 | 0.0% | 1,887 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Pottsville
How Pottsville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pottsville that have their own pages are all within 3 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottsville (this page) | 19,707 | 0.6% | 1,929 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 42/100 |
| Minersville | 4,768 | 0.0% | 1,959 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 32/100 |
| St. Clair | 3,049 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 31/100 |
| Port Carbon | 1,982 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 36/100 |
| Palo Alto | 970 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 29/100 |
| Mechanicsville | 461 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| Llewellyn | 406 | 0.0% | 1,919 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Seltzer | 313 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Mar Lin | 183 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5 | C- | 65/100 |
| Mount Carbon | 178 | 0.0% | 1,455 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Glenworth | 169 | 0.0% | 1,468 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pottsville?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Pottsville
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cablevision | 2,000 |
| Zito Media | 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 Pottsville Internet Providers
Based on 417 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Pottsville 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 73.8% coverage in Pottsville.
At a national level, based on 4661 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 Pottsville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pottsville 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (8) |  (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 Pottsville
Based on data reported by Pottsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Pottsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,915 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 | Pottsville Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (8) | (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 Pottsville?
Of the providers in Pottsville, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pottsville 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 Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pottsville
| ISP / Tech Type | Pottsville Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (0) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (228) | (2379) | 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 Pottsville?
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 Pottsville is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Pottsville is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pottsville, available to 98.9% 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.