In Eighth Ward there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.81% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,883 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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9 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
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 99.81% of Eighth Ward. 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 Verizon. Now you can call companies in Eighth Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Eighth Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Eighth Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average Eighth Ward home can get up to 1,883 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, 30.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Eighth Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Eighth Ward, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Eighth Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Eighth Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Eighth Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.5 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Eighth Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Eighth Ward homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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 similar. Eighth Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 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, Eighth Ward needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Astound Broadband Cable in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.81%, or 6,837 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. 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 cable upload speeds
In Eighth Ward 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 the fastest compared to other Eighth Ward cable 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 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 99.58%, or 6,821 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Eighth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision cable upload speeds
In Eighth Ward 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 the slowest compared to other Eighth Ward cable providers. Service Electric Cablevision offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eighth Ward is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.81%, or 6,837 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward.
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 Eighth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward 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 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.29%, or 6,596 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eighth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward 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 7.1 Mbps.
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- 23.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.29%, or 6,596 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Eighth Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Eighth Ward.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eighth Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi Fixed Wireless in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 34.92%, or 2,392 people, have Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, northeast, south, southwest, north, west, and southeast Eighth Ward area. Lehigh Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Eighth Ward.
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
Lehigh Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward can order from Lehigh Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Eighth Ward customers is up to 57 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Lehigh Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward fixed wireless providers. Lehigh Wifi 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 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Lehigh Wifi customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 13.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Eighth Ward, Allentown, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 26.51%, or 1,816 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northwest, northeast, central, southeast, south, north, and west Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Eighth Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Eighth Ward. The fastest plan anyone in Eighth Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Eighth Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Eighth Ward 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 Eighth Ward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Eighth Ward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Eighth Ward Internet 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 internet in Eighth Ward compare to the rest of Allentown?
Internet speeds in Eighth Ward are comparable versus the average speeds in Allentown: 1,932 Mbps in Allentown versus 1,883 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Allentown is 98.75% versus 99.81% in Eighth Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Old Allentown, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- NoTi, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Park, Allentown, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jordan Heights, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Allentown, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Walnut, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West End Theatre District, Allentown, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Palm City, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sayre Park, Bethlehem, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton, Minneapolis, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Harrison, Tucson, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fitzgerald, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Frederica, Orlando, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southern Hills, Springfield, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rainbow Hills, San Antonio, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Puget, Bellingham, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crossroads, Bellevue, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds