Best Internet Providers in South Sterling, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Sterling, PA
South Sterling has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in South Sterling.
Ranks compare South Sterling with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Sterling, PA at a Glance
South Sterling Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Blue Ridge Communications
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 South Sterling ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Sterling, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in South Sterling based on 170 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 South Sterling?
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.
How South Sterling Compares to Places Its Size
South Sterling's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 6%.
| Measure | South Sterling | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 47.7% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 2,942 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 5 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 96% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 93% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 81% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 4% | 84% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,682 | top 45% | $85,833 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 15% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in South Sterling, against 47.7% across Monroe County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in South Sterling are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,682 (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 South Sterling
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Sterling?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in South Sterling, PA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Sterling?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Sterling, PA
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of South Sterling homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Sterling, PA
Availability:
69.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
295 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.3% of South Sterling homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 295 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Sterling, PA
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of South Sterling homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Sterling, PA
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of South Sterling homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Sterling?
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in South Sterling, PA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 99.2% of South Sterling homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications 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 South Sterling?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Sterling, PA.
Internet in South Sterling by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Sterling has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Sterling
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in South Sterling
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18460 | 163 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2 | D | 42/100 |
How South Sterling Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Sterling that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Cresco has the most homes with fiber (54.4%) and Canadensis the fewest (7.7%); South Sterling has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sterling (this page) | 963 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 74/100 |
| Tobyhanna | 16,125 | 15.6% | 2,128 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 80/100 |
| Gouldsboro | 4,353 | 40.8% | 1,949 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 67/100 |
| Cresco | 2,772 | 54.4% | 1,984 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 63/100 |
| Newfoundland | 2,230 | 26.4% | 1,911 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 52/100 |
| Canadensis | 1,718 | 7.7% | 1,918 Mbps | 2.2 | D+ | 73/100 |
| Mountainhome | 958 | 71.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Buck Hill Falls | 834 | 63.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 75/100 |
| Skytop | 442 | 0.0% | 1,634 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 78/100 |
| Coveville | 243 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 82/100 |
| Panther | 162 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 74/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Sterling?
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, Blue Ridge 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 South Sterling
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Sterling Internet Providers
Based on 170 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for South Sterling 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 90.7% coverage in South Sterling.
At a national level, based on 2241 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 South Sterling Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Sterling, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Sterling 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 | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) |  (17) | (17) | 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 South Sterling
Based on data reported by South Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Ridge Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in South Sterling. 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 | South Sterling 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 | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | 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 South Sterling?
Of the providers in South Sterling, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Sterling 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 South Sterling, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Sterling
| ISP / Tech Type | South Sterling 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 | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | 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 South Sterling?
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 South Sterling is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Blue Ridge 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 South Sterling is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Blue Ridge Communications has the broadest coverage in South Sterling, available to 99.2% 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.