In Downtown there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 9.16% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 66 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 DSL internet providers in Downtown, Scranton, PA.
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Downtown, Scranton, PA Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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 Downtown is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 9.16% of Downtown. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 66 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 115 Mbps, which 4.62% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Downtown, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.91% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.93% 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 15.01% of Downtown homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.16%, or 545 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Downtown area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Downtown is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 4.2 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Scranton?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Scranton: 0.00 Mbps in Scranton versus 66 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Scranton is 0.00% versus 9.16% in Downtown.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Providence, Scranton, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Woodstock, Alameda, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Century Village West, Boca Raton, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- University Park-Gainsville, Gainesville, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- West End Helena, Helena, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bivins Addition, Amarillo, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bayside, Everett, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Audubon Place, Tuscaloosa, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Woods of Shavano, San Antonio, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds