In South Side there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.81% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,983 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 South Side, Scranton, PA.
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South Side, Scranton, PA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in South Side
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 South Side are not shown.
South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Side is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.81% of South Side. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Side?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Side.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South Side home can get up to 1,983 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 97.70% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Side.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of South Side, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Side you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.41% of South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.40% 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 South Side homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Side, along with details on where in South Side and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Side, Scranton, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.81%, or 10,062 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Side area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Side.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Side customers is up to 1,983 Mbps.
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- 97.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Side 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 South Side cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Side is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 245 Mbps.
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- 97.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
South Side Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Side compare to the rest of Scranton?
Cable internet speeds in South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Scranton: 0.00 Mbps in Scranton versus 1,983 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Scranton is 0.00% versus 99.81% in South Side.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Side 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
- Downtown, Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Scranton, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence, Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Whitney Ranch, Henderson, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Village East, Aurora, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Van Mall, Vancouver, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- University Area, Anchorage, AK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ravenna, Seattle, WA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Airport, Riverside, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds