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Internet Providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Over 940 people in Wilkes-Barre found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

92.36% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Verizon

86.54% availability
Verizon logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#3

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#4

Xfinity

81.07% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#5

Viasat

97.22% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

Frontier

Connection Types:

Fiber / Phone
Speed up to:

7 Gbps

User Review:

(2641)

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Exclusive offer for qualified addresses. For new residential Internet customers only. Max speeds are wired, Fiber 1 Gig location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. Max speed capable range for Fiber 500 (450-500 Mbps download/upload), Fiber 1 Gig (846-1000 Mbps download, 792-1000 Mbps upload), Fiber 2 Gig (1800-2000 Mbps download/upload) and requires 2 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 5 Gig (4500-5000) and requires 5 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Fiber 7 Gig (up to 7000) and requires 7 Gbps capable devices and wiring. Performance details: frontier.com/internetdisclosures. Requires Auto Pay or $10/mo fee applies. Printed bill available for $2.99/mo. Fee does not apply to select customers. $50 expert installation fee applies. A $50 equipment restocking fee per household applies when Internet is disconnected. A fee up to $150 per device for Fiber 500, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig, and up to $400 for Fiber 5 Gig and Fiber 7 Gig also applies if equipment is not returned. Other applicable charges and additional services are extra. Subject to availability. Price and terms subject to change. Cannot be combined with other offers. Other restrictions, Frontier policies and service terms apply.

Save $10/mo with auto-pay. Get no data caps, no annual commitment, free installation, and a Wi-Fi router included.

#7

HughesNet

99.1% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Wilkes-Barre

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Wilkes-Barre, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Wilkes-Barre, you will see speed tiers from 1 Mbps to 7 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Xfinity is a solid choice in Wilkes-Barre, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Wilkes-Barre and can support most households with speeds up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $50/mo.

Verizon offers 5G home internet plans starting at $39.95/mo, and delivers speeds from 1 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Wilkes-Barre.

What is the fastest internet provider in Wilkes-Barre?

Frontier is the fastest internet provider in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with download speeds up to 7 Gbps and upload speeds up to 7 Gbps — available to 0% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
FrontierFiber / Phone7 Gbps7 Gbps0.00%
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps92.36%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps86.54%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps81.07%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.22%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps99.10%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Wilkes-Barre?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Wilkes-Barre starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
Frontier$49.99Up to 7 GbpsNoUnlimited
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Wilkes-Barre?

Wilkes-Barre has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

100.00%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

100.00%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 81.07%, PenTeleData covers 100.00%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

86.54%

Verizon, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Wilkes-Barre residents.

Wilkes-Barre, PA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Wilkes-Barre, PA has a total of 18 internet providers including  10 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 9 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA by Coverage Area

All 18 internet providers serving Wilkes-Barre by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 9 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.PenTeleData1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / Cable100.00%
2.Service Electric Cable TV100 Mbps10 MbpsCable / Television100.00%
3.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone99.10%
4.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.22%
5.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber92.36%
6.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone86.54%
7.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless86.54%
8.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
9.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone81.07%
10.Ironton Telephone Company50 Mbps5 MbpsDSL0.30%
11.Sovernet Communications1 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / DSL0.12%
12.Birch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.10%
13.Frontier7 Gbps7 GbpsFiber / Phone~
14.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
15.Conterra Broadband Services~~Fiber~
16.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
17.NetCarrier~~Fiber / DSL~
18.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Wilkes-Barre?

Yes. Wilkes-Barre residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Verizon Forward

Up to $30 off/mo for eligible Fios or 5G home for qualifying households. Verizon Forward includes 12 months of job resources & skills training.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkes-Barre

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Wilkes-Barre, PA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 18 internet providers in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

Frontier has the fastest speeds in Wilkes-Barre, with a top download speed of 7 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Wilkes-Barre. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Wilkes-Barre residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Verizon Forward has eligible Fios or 5G home with up to $30 off/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Wilkes-Barre, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Wilkes-Barre. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Wilkes-Barre is 91 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

HughesNet, Viasat, EarthLink Fiber, Verizon, and Earthlink 5G Home Internet offer internet in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Verizon: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.

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