In 18042 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.46% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,499 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 18042
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 18042 are not shown.
18042 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 18042 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 94.46% of 18042. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in 18042 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 18042?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 18042.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 18042 home can get up to 1,499 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,500 Mbps, which 94.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 18042.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 18042, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 18042?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 18042 you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.80% of 18042 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.69% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.30% of 18042 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 18042, along with details on where in 18042 and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in 18042, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 94.25%, or 41,302 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 18042 area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 18042.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 18042. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 18042. The fastest plan anyone in 18042 can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all 18042 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In 18042 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 18042 cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 18042 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in 18042, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 92.96%, or 40,739 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 18042 area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 18042.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 18042. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 18042. The fastest plan anyone in 18042 can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 18042 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision cable upload speeds
In 18042 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Service Electric Cablevision cable. Compared to other ISPs, Service Electric Cablevision is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 18042 cable providers. Service Electric Cablevision offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 18042 is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
18042 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 18042 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 18042 compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Cable internet speeds in 18042 are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,499 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 94.46% in 18042.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 18042 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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