In Downtown there are 12 residential internet providers covering 84.99% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,898 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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
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Internet service is available in 84.99% of Downtown. 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 Loop Internet. Now you can call companies in Downtown with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 4,898 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 10,000 Mbps, which 31.43% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.91% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 51.93% 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 15.01% of Downtown homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown 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 Downtown based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.6 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Downtown internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 12 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, Downtown needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown, Scranton, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.84%, or 5,048 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 1,860 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown cable providers. XFINITY 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 Downtown 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 212 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
North Penn Fiber in Downtown, Scranton, PA
North Penn fiber coverage
About 38.54%, or 2,293 people, have North Penn fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, north, and east Downtown area. North Penn is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Downtown.
North Penn fiber download speeds
North Penn is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, North Penn fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from North Penn goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
North Penn fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. North Penn offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown 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 Downtown, Scranton, PA
Loop Internet fiber coverage
About 31.43%, or 1,870 people, have Loop Internet fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, central, southwest, northeast, west, south, and north Downtown area. Loop Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown.
Loop Internet fiber download speeds
Loop Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Loop Internet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Loop Internet goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Loop Internet fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. Loop Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown, Scranton, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 12.64%, or 752 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, and southeast Downtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Downtown fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 12.64%, or 752 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, and southeast Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Downtown fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.16%, or 545 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Downtown 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 Downtown.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Downtown 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 the fastest compared to other Downtown DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Downtown 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 4.2 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
ICON Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 80.64%, or 4,798 people, have ICON Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. ICON Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
ICON Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
ICON Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ICON Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from ICON Technologies goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
ICON Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ICON Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ICON Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. ICON Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 79.70%, or 4,742 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 75.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 below average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless 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 Downtown 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 16 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 79.70%, or 4,742 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 below average compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Downtown 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 16 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 73.60%, or 4,379 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 791 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fixed wireless 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 Downtown 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 59 Mbps.
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- 70.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 69.78%, or 4,152 people, have SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, central, east, southwest, north, west, and south Downtown area. SkyPacket Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless download speeds
SkyPacket Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from SkyPacket Networks goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SkyPacket Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Downtown fixed wireless providers. SkyPacket Networks offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown, Scranton, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 68.66%, or 4,085 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, central, southwest, north, west, and south Downtown area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
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 Downtown. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Downtown 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 6.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Scranton?
Internet speeds in Downtown are comparable versus the average speeds in Scranton: 4,938 Mbps in Scranton versus 4,898 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Scranton is 97.90% versus 84.99% in Downtown.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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 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
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Providence, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Parsons, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North End, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mayflower, Wilkes-Barre, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Woodstock, Alameda, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Century Village West, Boca Raton, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- University Park-Gainsville, Gainesville, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West End Helena, Helena, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bivins Addition, Amarillo, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Somerville, Somerville, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bayside, Everett, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Banksville, Pittsburgh, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Audubon Place, Tuscaloosa, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds