Best Internet Providers in Tamaqua, PA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tamaqua, PA
Tamaqua has 10 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 Tamaqua.
Ranks compare Tamaqua with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tamaqua, PA at a Glance
Tamaqua Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Service Electric Cablevision
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Tamaqua ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tamaqua, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Tamaqua based on 453 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 Tamaqua?
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 Tamaqua
- Service Electric Cablevision - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - fiber coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Service Electric Cablevision - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Tamaqua Compares to Places Its Size
Tamaqua's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 41%.
| Measure | Tamaqua | 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 | 90.2% | top 39% | 29.0% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,042 Mbps | bottom 43% | 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 | 5 | bottom 13% | 4.7 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | bottom 50% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 44% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 46% | 71% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | bottom 38% | 73% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $67,692 | bottom 25% | $72,124 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 12% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 90.2% of homes in Tamaqua, against 29.0% across Schuylkill County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Tamaqua are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,692 (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 Tamaqua
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tamaqua?
XFINITY Fiber in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 82.6% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Fiber in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Fiber service to 9.5% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Fiber in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tamaqua?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.3% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.5% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tamaqua?
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 92.7% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Service Electric Cablevision Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 9.0% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 2.2% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tamaqua?
Windstream DSL in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.9% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Tamaqua, PA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.0% of Tamaqua homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Tamaqua by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Tamaqua has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tamaqua
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Tamaqua
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18252 | 10,882 | 89.5% | 2,042 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 61/100 |
How Tamaqua Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tamaqua that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Coaldale has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Barnesville the fewest (6.5%); Tamaqua has 90.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua (this page) | 10,731 | 90.2% | 2,042 Mbps | 5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Lansford | 4,141 | 99.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 51/100 |
| Summit Hill | 3,091 | 99.5% | 1,991 Mbps | 5 | B | 71/100 |
| Coaldale | 2,430 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Barnesville | 1,579 | 6.5% | 1,986 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 47/100 |
| Brockton | 533 | 91.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 48/100 |
| Tuscarora | 507 | 96.8% | 1,968 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 47/100 |
| Quakake | 300 | 17.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 64/100 |
| Grier City | 231 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Hometown | 178 | 97.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 65/100 |
| Reynolds | 46 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 55/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tamaqua?
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, Service Electric Cablevision and 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 Tamaqua
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cablevision | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tamaqua Internet Providers
Based on 453 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tamaqua 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 77.3% coverage in Tamaqua.
At a national level, based on 4994 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 Tamaqua Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tamaqua Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (16) | (67) | 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 Tamaqua
Based on data reported by Tamaqua ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Service Electric Cablevision and XFINITY from Comcast. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tamaqua. 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 | Tamaqua Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (16) | (67) | 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 Tamaqua?
Of the providers in Tamaqua, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tamaqua
| ISP / Tech Type | Tamaqua Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (1) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (16) | (67) | 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
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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 Tamaqua?
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 Tamaqua is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Service Electric Cablevision and 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 Tamaqua is AT&T.
- Viasat, Service Electric Cablevision, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tamaqua, available to 92.7% 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.