In South Side there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 97.99% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 7,735 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 South Side, Scranton, PA.
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South Side, Scranton, PA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 97.99% of South Side. Areas in green have fiber 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 South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in South Side?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in South Side.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average South Side home can get up to 7,735 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 10,000 Mbps, which 29.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.58% 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 South Side.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of South Side, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Frontier Communications Fiber in South Side, Scranton, PA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 91.59%, or 9,233 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Side area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Side.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all South Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In South Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other South Side fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Side is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
North Penn Fiber in South Side, Scranton, PA
North Penn fiber coverage
About 85.26%, or 8,595 people, have North Penn fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, north, southwest, central, east, south, west, and southeast South Side area. North Penn is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Side.
North Penn fiber download speeds
North Penn is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, North Penn fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from North Penn goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
North Penn fiber upload speeds
In South Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for North Penn fiber. Compared to other ISPs, North Penn is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other South Side fiber providers. North Penn offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Side is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Loop Internet Fiber in South Side, Scranton, PA
Loop Internet fiber coverage
About 29.16%, or 2,940 people, have Loop Internet fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northwest, southwest, northeast, west, and central South Side area. Loop Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of South Side.
Loop Internet fiber download speeds
Loop Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Loop Internet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Side. The fastest plan anyone in South Side can order from Loop Internet goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all South Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Loop Internet fiber upload speeds
In South Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Loop Internet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Loop Internet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Side fiber providers. Loop Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Side is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
South Side Fiber 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 fiber internet in South Side compare to the rest of Scranton?
Fiber internet speeds in South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Scranton: 0.00 Mbps in Scranton versus 7,735 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Scranton is 0.00% versus 97.99% in South Side.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Downtown, Scranton, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Scranton, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Providence, Scranton, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Whitney Ranch, Henderson, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vista, Boise, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Village East, Aurora, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Van Mall, Vancouver, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University Area, Anchorage, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Twin Lakes, Federal Way, WA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ravenna, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Airport, Riverside, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds