In Eighth Ward there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 96.66% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,739 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 Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA.
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Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA Availability Maps
Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 96.66% of Eighth 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 Eighth Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Eighth Ward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Eighth Ward.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Eighth Ward home can get up to 1,739 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 69.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 26.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Eighth Ward.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Eighth Ward, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 96.66%, or 6,621 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth 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 Eighth Ward customers is up to 1,739 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Eighth 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 Eighth 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 Eighth 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 1,723 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.66%, or 6,621 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth 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 Eighth Ward customers is up to 1,739 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Eighth 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 Eighth 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 Eighth 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 1,723 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.1% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 880.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.23%, or 84 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south Eighth Ward area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Eighth Ward.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the slowest. 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 fiber upload speeds
In Eighth Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Eighth Ward fiber 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 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Eighth Ward Fiber 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 fiber internet in Eighth Ward compare to the rest of Allentown?
Fiber internet speeds in Eighth Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Allentown: 0.00 Mbps in Allentown versus 1,739 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Allentown is 0.00% versus 96.66% in Eighth Ward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Old Allentown, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- NoTi, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Park, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West End Theatre District, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Allentown, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Allentown, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Palm City, San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sayre Park, Bethlehem, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton, Minneapolis, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Harrison, Tucson, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fitzgerald, Detroit, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Frederica, Orlando, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southern Hills, Springfield, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rainbow Hills, San Antonio, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Puget, Bellingham, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Crossroads, Bellevue, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds