In 1st Ward there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 95.37% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,940 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.
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1st Ward, Allentown, PA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 95.37% of 1st Ward. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in 1st Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 1st Ward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 1st Ward.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 1st Ward home can get up to 1,940 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 86.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 1st Ward.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 1st Ward, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 95.37%, or 3,174 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 1st Ward.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 1st Ward customers is up to 1,940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In 1st Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 1st Ward fiber providers. EarthLink 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 1st Ward is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,935 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 95.37%, or 3,174 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 1st Ward.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 1st Ward customers is up to 1,940 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In 1st Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 1st Ward fiber providers. Verizon 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 1st Ward is up to 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,935 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.3% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 880.0 Mbps
1st Ward Fiber 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 fiber internet in 1st Ward compare to the rest of Allentown?
Fiber internet speeds in 1st Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Allentown: 0.00 Mbps in Allentown versus 1,940 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Allentown is 0.00% versus 95.37% in 1st Ward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- NoTi, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Overlook Park, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Old Allentown, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairview, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Park, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Doylestown Historic District, Doylestown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Payette Heights, Payette, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands Park, Smyrna, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fry Springs, Charlottesville, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Winston, Winston-Salem, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beacon Hills and Harbour, Jacksonville, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southdale, Edina, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds