In the Allentown area there are 18 residential internet providers covering 98.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,932 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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18 Internet Service Providers in Allentown
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 the Allentown area are not shown.
Allentown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.75% of the Allentown area. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Now you can call companies in the Allentown area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Allentown area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Allentown area.
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The average Allentown home can get up to 1,932 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Allentown area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the Allentown area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Allentown area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Allentown area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.93% of Allentown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.42% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.25% of Allentown homes.
Internet Market Health in Allentown
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The map shows how competitive the the Allentown area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Allentown area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Allentown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Allentown homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Allentown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 11 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Allentown area is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Allentown area, along with details on where in the Allentown area and at what speeds.
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Allentown, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 78.84%, or 679,510 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Allentown area.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 1,005 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision cable upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Service Electric Cablevision cable. Compared to other ISPs, Service Electric Cablevision is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allentown cable providers. Service Electric Cablevision offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Service Electric Cablevision customers can get speeds up to 41 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 70.99%, or 611,839 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Allentown area.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Allentown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allentown cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Allentown, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 22.57%, or 194,568 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Allentown area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 1,667 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allentown fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area 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 1,646 Mbps.
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- 65.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Allentown, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 22.57%, or 194,568 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Allentown area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 1,667 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 65.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allentown fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area 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 1,646 Mbps.
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- 65.6% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 880.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Allentown, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 10.01%, or 86,257 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, northeast, and south Allentown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Allentown area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 1,790 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allentown cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 196 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Allentown, PA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 4.38%, or 37,789 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Allentown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Allentown area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 1,011 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allentown fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 939 Mbps.
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- 93.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Ironton Telephone Company DSL in Allentown, PA
Ironton Telephone Company DSL coverage
About 1.16%, or 9,957 people, have Ironton Telephone Company DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Allentown area. Ironton Telephone Company is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Allentown area.
Ironton Telephone Company DSL download speeds
Ironton Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Ironton Telephone Company DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Ironton Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 55 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 599 Mbps.
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- 57.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 55.0 Mbps
Ironton Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ironton Telephone Company DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Ironton Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allentown DSL providers. Ironton Telephone Company offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Ironton Telephone Company customers can get speeds up to 290 Mbps.
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- 57.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 42.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.84%, or 817,400 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Allentown area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Allentown fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.11%, or 733,532 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Allentown area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Allentown fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 28.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.11%, or 733,532 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Allentown area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 28.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Allentown fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 28.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 527,637 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Allentown area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Allentown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allentown fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless in Allentown, PA
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 31.53%, or 271,762 people, have Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Allentown area. Lehigh Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Allentown area.
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
Lehigh Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Allentown area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Allentown area. The fastest plan anyone in the Allentown area can order from Lehigh Wifi goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Allentown customers is up to 68 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Allentown area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Lehigh Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Allentown fixed wireless providers. Lehigh Wifi offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Allentown area is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Lehigh Wifi customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
Allentown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Allentown area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Allentown area compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in the Allentown area are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 2,212 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,932 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 98.60% versus 98.75% in the Allentown area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Allentown area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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