Best Internet Providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Ranks compare Wilkes-Barre with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wilkes-Barre, PA at a Glance
Wilkes-Barre Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Cable
Service Electric Cablevision
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Frontier
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EarthLink
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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 Wilkes-Barre ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Wilkes-Barre based on 433 Pennsylvania customer reviews, and Greenlight Networks 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre
- Greenlight Networks - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Service Electric Cablevision - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- SkyPacket Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Wilkes-Barre Compares to Places Its Size
Wilkes-Barre's report card score is tied 118th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 728th of 749.
| Measure | Wilkes-Barre | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.2% | Tied 329th of 749 | 80.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,364 Mbps | 147th of 749 | 4,726 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | Tied 92nd of 749 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 543rd of 749 | 11% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 733rd of 749 | 92% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 719th of 749 | 88% | 90% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 707th of 749 | 71% | 76% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 686th of 749 | 74% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $56,628 | 729th of 749 | $68,838 | $89,224 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 85.2% of homes in Wilkes-Barre, against 80.1% across Luzerne County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Wilkes-Barre are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,628 (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 Wilkes-Barre
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wilkes-Barre?
EarthLink Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
61.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,511 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 61.7% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,511 Mbps, with speeds from 2,300 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wilkes-Barre from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
61.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 61.3% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,300 Mbps
Greenlight Networks Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Greenlight Networks offers Fiber service to 42.8% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Greenlight Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 20.7% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,967 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 18.4% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,967 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wilkes-Barre from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wilkes-Barre?
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
464 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 464 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wilkes-Barre?
XFINITY Cable in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,985 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.2% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,985 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 246 Mbps throughout the city.
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(24)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision offers Cable service to 88.2% of Wilkes-Barre 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
Astound Broadband Cable in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.2% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wilkes-Barre?
Frontier DSL in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 65.2% of Wilkes-Barre homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wilkes-Barre from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Wilkes-Barre by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 70.8% of homes in Mayflower to 99.3% in North End; by ZIP code, from 55.2% in 18701 to 98.8% in 18705. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wilkes-Barre
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower | 6,265 | 70.8% | 5,655 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Rolling Mill Hill | 5,858 | 91.1% | 4,894 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 33/100 |
| North End | 4,949 | 99.3% | 7,513 Mbps | 10.8 | A | 56/100 |
| Parsons | 3,205 | 96.9% | 7,622 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 60/100 |
ZIP codes in Wilkes-Barre
How Wilkes-Barre Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wilkes-Barre that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Forty Fort has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kingston the fewest (53.5%); Wilkes-Barre has 85.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre (this page) | 64,908 | 85.2% | 5,364 Mbps | 9 | A- | 43/100 |
| Kingston | 13,102 | 53.5% | 4,943 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 54/100 |
| Edwardsville | 4,720 | 58.3% | 4,712 Mbps | 8 | B | 41/100 |
| Larksville | 4,397 | 90.2% | 3,344 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 55/100 |
| Forty Fort | 4,239 | 100.0% | 7,659 Mbps | 9.1 | A+ | 69/100 |
| Plains | 4,215 | 99.8% | 6,342 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 52/100 |
| Luzerne | 2,651 | 81.2% | 6,856 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Ashley | 2,596 | 84.0% | 3,551 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Pringle | 1,365 | 55.2% | 2,501 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 49/100 |
| Courtdale | 926 | 40.9% | 3,512 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 55/100 |
| Laurel Run | 558 | 37.8% | 2,113 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wilkes-Barre?
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, Greenlight Networks 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 Wilkes-Barre
| Greenlight Networks | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Service Electric Cablevision | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| SkyPacket Networks | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wilkes-Barre Internet Providers
Based on 433 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Wilkes-Barre 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 86.1% coverage in Wilkes-Barre.
At a national level, based on 4954 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Greenlight Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.60 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wilkes-Barre Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wilkes-Barre 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wilkes-Barre
Based on data reported by Wilkes-Barre ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Greenlight Networks. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Wilkes-Barre. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Wilkes-Barre 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| SkyPacket Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wilkes-Barre?
Of the providers in Wilkes-Barre, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wilkes-Barre
| ISP / Tech Type | Wilkes-Barre 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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Service Electric Cablevision | (2) | (28) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Greenlight Networks | (0) | (0) | (20) | 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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Greenlight Networks. 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 Wilkes-Barre is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wilkes-Barre, available to 94.2% 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.