In Dauphin County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.33% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,973 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Dauphin County
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 Dauphin County are not shown.
Dauphin County 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 99.33% of Dauphin County. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Dauphin County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dauphin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dauphin County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Dauphin County home can get up to 1,973 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 6.93% 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 Dauphin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Dauphin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Dauphin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dauphin County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.03% of Dauphin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.13% of the county.
- 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 Dauphin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Dauphin County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.7 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Dauphin County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Dauphin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Dauphin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Dauphin County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dauphin County, along with details on where in Dauphin County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Dauphin County, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 98.96%, or 283,414 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dauphin County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 1,566 Mbps.
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- 45.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 54.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 133 Mbps.
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- 45.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 54.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Dauphin County, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 83.41%, or 238,900 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dauphin County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 949 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County 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 890 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Dauphin County, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 83.41%, or 238,900 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dauphin County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 949 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County 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 890 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Dauphin County, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.52%, or 27,261 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dauphin County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Dauphin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dauphin County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 73.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Dauphin County, PA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 7.10%, or 20,331 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, west, and south Dauphin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dauphin County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 6,951 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 97.6% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Dauphin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dauphin County fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,951 Mbps.
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- 97.6% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Dauphin County, PA
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 1.10%, or 3,157 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and northwest Dauphin County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dauphin County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Dauphin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dauphin County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 95.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.34%, or 273,063 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dauphin County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County 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 8.6 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 95.34%, or 273,063 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dauphin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County 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 8.6 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.19%, or 272,616 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County 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 Dauphin County.
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 Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 65.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 below average compared to other Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County 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 14 Mbps.
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- 65.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.43%, or 115,778 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dauphin County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Dauphin County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 374 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County 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 below average compared to other Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
Upward Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 32.27%, or 92,417 people, have Upward Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, central, north, south, and west Dauphin County area. Upward Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dauphin County.
Upward Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Upward Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Upward Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from Upward Broadband goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dauphin County customers is up to 399 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Upward Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Upward Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Upward Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. Upward Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Upward Broadband customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
https://www.pa.net/ Fixed Wireless in Dauphin County, PA
https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless coverage
About 27.37%, or 78,392 people, have https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, central, north, and south Dauphin County area. https://www.pa.net/ is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dauphin County.
https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless download speeds
https://www.pa.net/ is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dauphin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dauphin County. The fastest plan anyone in Dauphin County can order from https://www.pa.net/ goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Dauphin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dauphin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for https://www.pa.net/ fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, https://www.pa.net/ is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dauphin County fixed wireless providers. https://www.pa.net/ offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dauphin County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Dauphin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dauphin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dauphin County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Dauphin County are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 2,212 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,973 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 98.60% versus 99.33% in Dauphin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dauphin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Cumberland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berks County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huntingdon County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blair County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cambria County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lafayette Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Onslow County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oneida County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Niagara County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New London County, CT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Hanover County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds