Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 16872, PA


In 16872 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 81.89% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 9,832 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 Fiber internet providers in 16872, PA.

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16872, PA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 16872

Black Bear Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

80.36%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

Atlantic Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

79.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 16872 are not shown.

 

16872 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 16872 is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 81.89% of 16872. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Black Bear Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in 16872 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 16872?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 16872.

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The average 16872 home can get up to 9,832 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 10,000 Mbps, which 80.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.53% 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 16872.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 16872, and slower in the southwest areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 16872?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 16872 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.44% of 16872 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.73%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.76% of 16872 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 16872, along with details on where in 16872 and at what speeds.

Black Bear Fiber Fiber in 16872, PA

Black Bear Fiber fiber coverage

About 80.36%, or 1,260 people, have Black Bear Fiber fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, southwest, south, and west 16872 area. Black Bear Fiber is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 16872.

 

Black Bear Fiber fiber download speeds

Black Bear Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 16872. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Black Bear Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 16872. The fastest plan anyone in 16872 can order from Black Bear Fiber goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all 16872 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Black Bear Fiber customers in 16872. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Black Bear Fiber fiber upload speeds

In 16872 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Black Bear Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Black Bear Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 16872 fiber providers. Black Bear Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 16872 is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Black Bear Fiber's 16872 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Atlantic Broadband Fiber in 16872, PA

Atlantic Broadband fiber coverage

About 79.46%, or 1,246 people, have Atlantic Broadband fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, southwest, west, and south 16872 area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 16872.

 

Atlantic Broadband fiber download speeds

Atlantic Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 16872. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 16872. The fastest plan anyone in 16872 can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 16872 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Atlantic Broadband customers in 16872. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Atlantic Broadband fiber upload speeds

In 16872 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 16872 fiber providers. Atlantic Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 16872 is up to 600 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Atlantic Broadband's 16872 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 600.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

16872 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 16872 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 16872 compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?

Fiber internet speeds in 16872 are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 9,832 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 81.89% in 16872.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 16872 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
1682083.28%
1688254.19%
16854100.00%
1685290.28%
1683275.87%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
1788597.30%
17767100.00%
1775135.58%
1687576.88%
17835100.00%

What does fiber 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.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 16820, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 16882, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 16854, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 16852, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 16832, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 17885, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 17767, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 17751, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 16875, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 17835, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

  • 28774, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 04041, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 04069, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 04354, ME: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 14167, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 21530, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 55795, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 66856, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 65462, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 62984, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds