In Eighth Ward there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.81% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,500 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 Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.
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Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Eighth 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 Eighth Ward are not shown.
Eighth Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Eighth Ward is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.81% of Eighth 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 Eighth Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Eighth Ward?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Eighth Ward.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Eighth Ward home can get up to 1,500 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,500 Mbps, which 99.81% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Eighth Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Eighth Ward you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.74% of Eighth Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.07% 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 Eighth Ward homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Eighth Ward, along with details on where in Eighth Ward and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.81%, or 6,837 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Eighth Ward customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Eighth 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 the fastest compared to other Eighth Ward cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eighth 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 Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 99.58%, or 6,821 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Eighth 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 Eighth 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 Eighth 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 Eighth Ward is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Eighth Ward Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Eighth Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Eighth Ward compare to the rest of Allentown?
Cable internet speeds in Eighth Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Allentown: 0.00 Mbps in Allentown versus 1,500 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Allentown is 0.00% versus 99.81% in Eighth Ward.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Eighth 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
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- Downtown, Allentown, PA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- 1st Ward, Allentown, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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