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Internet providers in Reading, PA

Frontier
24% available in Reading
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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Xfinity
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

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Verizon Home Internet
49% available in Reading
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(16)ā—Š
Windstream
26% available in Reading
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

User Rating(594)ā—Š
Hughesnet
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

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Viasat
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)ā—Š
BackWoods Wireless
71% available in Reading
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Service Electric
69% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Pencor Services
49% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Comcast Business
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(50)ā—Š
Frontier
56% available in Reading
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

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Hughesnet
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)ā—Š

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Viasat
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
BackWoods Wireless
71% available in Reading
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
1Mbps
Service Electric
69% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
NetCarrier Telecom, Inc.
58% available in Reading
Connection:
DSL, Fiber & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Reading
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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Pencor Services
49% available in Reading
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Zayo Group
16% available in Reading
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Reading
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
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Available in Reading
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
AT&T Wireless
99% available in Reading
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
Xfinity Mobile
Available in Reading
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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Verizon Wireless
83% available in Reading
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Reading

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Reading area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$222/mo

Average speed
206.8 Mbps

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Reading Residential Internet Coverage

With nearly 100,000 people, Reading is a growing metropolitan area that is home to many businesses and households that require stable internet access. Luckily, there are many diverse cable, DSL, satellite, and fiber providers in this city.

Verizon is one of the most well-established ISPs in Reading, its service area solidly covering the entire city and reaching outlying rural areas.

Frontier Communications, which provides DSL to Reading, serves some northern neighborhoods like Northmont, Glenside, Stony Creek Mills, and Hampden Heights. Service is not generally available south of the Warren Street Bypass.

Far eastern Reading communities are covered by Windstream. Service reaches the neighborhoods of Stony Creek Mills, Hill Road, Schwarzwald Heights, and Jacksonwald. Service stops just short of 13th Street, so coverage is not available west of this area.

With a service map that reaches all of Reading's neighborhoods, Xfinity is a popular cable choice in this area. Similarly, TOAST.net spans all of Reading with its consistent coverage.

Through Megapath, those living east of Montrose Manor, Cornwall Terrace, and Whitfield have access to internet. The outlying neighborhood of Fritztown falls outside of Megapath's map.

Additionally, Level 3 Communications provides service through most of central Reading, running from north central areas like Riverview Park and Glenside through to Flying Hills and Pennwyn. On the way, service is available in Northmont, Oakbrook, and East Reading.

Quite a bit of Reading is served by Service Electric Cable TV, with the exception of central neighborhoods like Millmont, Canal Street, City Center, and Moss Street.

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Average download speed
206.76 Mbps

Average upload speed
39.85 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
26.63 ms

Average jitter
8.87 ms

 

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Summary of Reading internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier DSL N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity Cable 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Windstream Fiber 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Windstream
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
BackWoods Wireless Fixed Wireless 1 Mbps N/A View Plans for BackWoods Wireless
Service Electric Cable 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Service Electric
Pencor Services Cable 50 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Pencor Services

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Reading

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on internet providers in Reading.

XFINITY

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Bob S | 12-28-2023

The service is reasonably good, but the price is expensive and continues to go up and the customer service is awful and continues to get worse. If the ability to fix billing issues or technical issues is important to you when deciding on an ISP stay far away from comcast.

Was this review helpful? Yes 8 No 0

Verizon

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Julia R | 12-30-2014

I currently have Verizon, and since I have moved I have been having problems with my internet service. I have called several times to get help with the problem, but I continue to have problems with my service as far as speed is concerned. I am really interested in switching to another internet service provider.

Was this review helpful? Yes 19 No 0

Earthlink

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Yolande B | 10-20-2014

I enjoy the internet service that I currently subscribe to. They may be a little on the expensive side, but they are overall dependable. I generally do not have any trouble logging in as well as staying connected while using the internet. The bills are straight forward and the customer service is good andhas always been helpful when I have needed them. They are professional and pride themselves in making the customer satisfied.

Was this review helpful? Yes 174 No 80

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Earthlink

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Yolande B | 10-20-2014

I enjoy the internet service that I currently subscribe to. They may be a little on the expensive side, but they are overall dependable. I generally do not have any trouble logging in as well as staying connected while using the internet. The bills are straight forward and the customer service is good andhas always been helpful when I have needed them. They are professional and pride themselves in making the customer satisfied.

Was this review helpful? Yes 174 No 80

Verizon

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Julia R | 12-30-2014

I currently have Verizon, and since I have moved I have been having problems with my internet service. I have called several times to get help with the problem, but I continue to have problems with my service as far as speed is concerned. I am really interested in switching to another internet service provider.

Was this review helpful? Yes 19 No 0

XFINITY

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Megan B | 06-27-2014

Love how fast my cable internet from Comcast is. It's kinda pricey tho and I do wish customer service was better, but it is the best in my area.

Was this review helpful? Yes 12 No 3

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