Internet providers in Scranton, PA

Internet in Scranton

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

Scranton Residential Internet Coverage

Many Scranton buildings were built prior to World War II and remain in use today. The lower-middle class residents are reasonably well-educated and work in both blue- and white-collar industries. Residents trust their internet to help they stay connected to employers and loved ones. Compared with 91% of Pennsylvania residents, 97% of people living in Scranton can connect to high-speed internet services.

Verizon Fios and TOAST.net both reach 97% of Scranton homes with DSL connectivity. AN additional DSL service is provided to 1% of residents by Frontier. Xfinity is the sole cable internet provider in the region. These services are available from I-476 to I-81.

Although residents are not yet able to access fiber optics, the service is slowly being made available to businesses in Scranton. Level 3 Communications reaches 2% of commercial enterprises. This is likely to expand over time. In addition, 1% of businesses can get copper wire or DSL from XO Communications.

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Average download speed
190.16 Mbps

Average upload speed
42.41 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
28.02 ms

Average jitter
8.04 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Scranton?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Scranton internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
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
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
Pencor Services	Cable	50 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Pencor Services