In 1st Ward there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,505 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA.
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1st Ward, Allentown, PA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in 1st Ward
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 1st Ward are not shown.
1st Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 1st Ward is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 100.00% of 1st Ward. 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 1st Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 1st Ward?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 1st Ward.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 1st Ward home can get up to 1,505 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 1.02% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 98.98% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 1st Ward.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 1st Ward, and slower in the north areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 1st Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 1st Ward you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.12% of 1st Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.88% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 1st Ward homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 1st Ward, along with details on where in 1st Ward and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,328 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 1st Ward.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all 1st Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In 1st Ward 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 1st Ward cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 1st Ward is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 3,328 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 1st Ward.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 1st Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision cable upload speeds
In 1st Ward 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 1st Ward cable providers. Service Electric Cablevision offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 1st Ward is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.02%, or 34 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest 1st Ward area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 1st Ward.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all 1st Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In 1st Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 1st Ward cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 1st Ward is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
1st Ward Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 1st Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 1st Ward compare to the rest of Allentown?
Cable internet speeds in 1st Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Allentown: 0.00 Mbps in Allentown versus 1,505 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Allentown is 0.00% versus 100.00% in 1st Ward.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 1st Ward 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- NoTi, Allentown, PA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Overlook Park, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Old Allentown, Allentown, PA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Allentown, PA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Park, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Doylestown Historic District, Doylestown, PA: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Payette Heights, Payette, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands Park, Smyrna, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- McIntire Terrace Historic District, Zanesville, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale, FL: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beacon Hills and Harbour, Jacksonville, FL: equal cable coverage, slower speeds
- Southdale, Edina, MN: equal cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH: equal cable coverage, slower speeds