Best Internet Providers in Sterling, PA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling, PA
Sterling has 8 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 Sterling.
Ranks compare Sterling with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sterling, PA at a Glance
Sterling Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Adams Cable Service
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
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 Sterling ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sterling based on 398 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 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.
Coverage map for each provider in Sterling
- Adams Cable Service - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICON Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sterling Compares to Places Its Size
Sterling's report card score is in the bottom 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Sterling | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 44.4% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,450 Mbps | top 29% | 2,699 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 71% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 77% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,465 | top 49% | $66,033 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 9% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Sterling, against 44.4% across Wayne County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Sterling are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,465 (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 Sterling
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Sterling, PA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of 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 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling, PA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Sterling homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling, PA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Sterling homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling, PA
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless in Sterling, PA
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
ICON Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Sterling homes. Across the city, ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sterling?
Adams Cable Service Cable in Sterling, PA
Availability:
67.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Adams Cable Service offers Cable service to 67.1% of Sterling homes. Across the city, Adams Cable Service Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Sterling, PA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.3% of Sterling homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Sterling, PA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 2.3% of 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 Sterling?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Sterling, PA.
Internet in Sterling by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sterling has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sterling
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sterling
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18463 | 166 | 0.0% | 1,721 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 45/100 |
How Sterling Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sterling that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Lake Ariel has the most homes with fiber (55.7%) and Greentown the fewest (12.0%); Sterling has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling (this page) | 519 | 0.0% | 1,450 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Lake Ariel | 12,821 | 55.7% | 3,714 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Moscow | 11,191 | 20.4% | 1,758 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 61/100 |
| Greentown | 3,247 | 12.0% | 2,015 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Newfoundland | 2,230 | 26.4% | 1,911 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 52/100 |
| South Sterling | 963 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 74/100 |
| Daleville | 582 | 32.0% | 1,493 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 77/100 |
| Elmhurst | 488 | 46.7% | 4,323 Mbps | 6 | B- | 83/100 |
| Bloomington | 318 | 0.0% | 1,728 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 58/100 |
| Panther | 162 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 74/100 |
| Lehigh | 72 | 59.7% | 1,912 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 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, Adams Cable Service 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 Sterling
| Adams Cable Service | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| ICON Technologies | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sterling Internet Providers
Based on 398 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for 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 100.0% coverage in Sterling.
At a national level, based on 4622 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 Sterling Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) |  (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sterling
Based on data reported by Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Adams Cable Service. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 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 | Sterling 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 | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sterling?
Of the providers in Sterling, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 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 Sterling, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling
| ISP / Tech Type | 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Cable Service | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ICON Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 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 Sterling is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Adams Cable Service. 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 Sterling is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sterling, 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.