Best Internet Providers in Ransom, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ransom, PA
Ransom has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Ransom.
Ranks compare Ransom with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ransom, PA at a Glance
Ransom Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Ransom ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ransom, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Ransom based on 387 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 Ransom?
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 Ransom
How Ransom Compares to Places Its Size
Ransom's report card score is in the top 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Ransom | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 80.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,000 Mbps | top 6% | 4,726 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 25% | 7.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 13% | 71% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 74% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,785 | top 33% | $68,838 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ransom, against 80.1% across Luzerne County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Ransom are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,785 (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 Ransom
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ransom?
Frontier Fiber in Ransom, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ransom?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ransom, PA
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Ransom homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Ransom, PA
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ransom, PA
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Ransom, PA
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ransom, PA
Availability:
22.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.9% of Ransom homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ransom?
XFINITY Cable in Ransom, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,695 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,695 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 168 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ransom?
Frontier DSL in Ransom, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 100.0% of Ransom homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 58 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ransom from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ransom by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ransom
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Ransom
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ransom Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ransom that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, West Wyoming has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Pittston the fewest (84.6%); Ransom has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom (this page) | 105 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Pittston | 15,985 | 84.6% | 2,221 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 46/100 |
| Old Forge | 8,657 | 99.8% | 2,093 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 44/100 |
| Exeter | 5,514 | 98.0% | 1,872 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Wyoming | 5,384 | 97.9% | 4,069 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 50/100 |
| West Pittston | 4,652 | 99.7% | 1,739 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Duryea | 4,279 | 99.9% | 1,931 Mbps | 7 | A- | 45/100 |
| West Wyoming | 2,706 | 100.0% | 3,050 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 48/100 |
| Hughestown | 2,016 | 98.6% | 1,921 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Milwaukee | 521 | 97.5% | 4,925 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 49/100 |
| Upper Exeter | 124 | 51.6% | 3,548 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ransom?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Ransom
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| SkyPacket Networks | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ransom Internet Providers
Based on 387 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Ransom 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 62.9% coverage in Ransom.
At a national level, based on 4781 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 Ransom Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ransom, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ransom 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 Ransom
Based on data reported by Ransom ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Ransom. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ransom 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ransom?
Of the providers in Ransom, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ransom 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 Ransom, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ransom
| ISP / Tech Type | Ransom 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (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 Ransom?
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 Ransom is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Ransom is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Ransom, available to 100.0% 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.