In Forest County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 93.35% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 638 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Forest 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 Forest County are not shown.
Forest County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Forest County
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Internet service is available in 93.35% of Forest 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 Armstrong. Now you can call companies in Forest County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Forest County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Forest County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Forest County home can get up to 638 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.98% 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 Forest County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Forest County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Forest County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest 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 7.64% of Forest County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.90% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.25%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.65% of Forest County homes.
Internet Market Health in Forest County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Forest 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 Forest County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Forest County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Forest County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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. Forest County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Forest County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest County, along with details on where in Forest County and at what speeds.
Armstrong Cable in Forest County, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 71.50%, or 4,986 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, south, northwest, southwest, north, and east Forest County area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forest County.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Armstrong goes up to 750 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 750.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Forest County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Armstrong cable. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forest County cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in Forest County, PA
Armstrong fiber coverage
About 5.77%, or 402 people, have Armstrong fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Forest County area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest County.
Armstrong fiber download speeds
Armstrong is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Armstrong fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong fiber upload speeds
In Forest County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Armstrong fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest County fiber providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Forest County, PA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 3.17%, or 221 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, south, and north Forest County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Forest County customers is up to 127 Mbps.
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- 8.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 35.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Forest County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forest County DSL providers. Windstream offers 9 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 Forest County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 33 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 8.6% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 33.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Venus Telephone Corporation Fiber in Forest County, PA
Venus Telephone Corporation fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 116 people, have Venus Telephone Corporation fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Forest County area. Venus Telephone Corporation is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest County.
Venus Telephone Corporation fiber download speeds
Venus Telephone Corporation is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Venus Telephone Corporation fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Venus Telephone Corporation goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Venus Telephone Corporation fiber upload speeds
In Forest County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Venus Telephone Corporation fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Venus Telephone Corporation is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Forest County fiber providers. Venus Telephone Corporation offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forest County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.28%, or 5,877 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Forest 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 much of Forest 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 Forest County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest 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 Forest County customers is up to 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest 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 above average compared to other Forest 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 Forest 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forest County, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 53.08%, or 3,701 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, west, and northeast Forest County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Forest County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest County 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 Forest County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forest County, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 53.08%, or 3,701 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, west, and northeast Forest County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Forest County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest County 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 Forest County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forest County, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 13.48%, or 940 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northwest, north, southeast, southwest, central, and west Forest County 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 Forest County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest 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 the fastest compared to other Forest County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mobilcom Fixed Wireless in Forest County, PA
Mobilcom fixed wireless coverage
About 11.26%, or 785 people, have Mobilcom fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Forest County area. Mobilcom is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest County.
Mobilcom fixed wireless download speeds
Mobilcom is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mobilcom fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Mobilcom goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mobilcom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Forest County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mobilcom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mobilcom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Forest County fixed wireless providers. Mobilcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Forest County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Forest County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Forest County are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 2,212 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 638 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 98.60% versus 93.35% in Forest County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest 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.
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