In Providence there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.13% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,987 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 Providence
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 Providence are not shown.
Providence 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 99.13% of Providence. 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 Providence with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Providence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Providence.
Internet Speed Key
The average Providence home can get up to 1,987 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 9.56% 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 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Providence.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Providence, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Providence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Providence you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.81% of Providence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.32% 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 Providence homes.
Internet Market Health in Providence
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Providence 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 Providence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Providence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Providence homes have between 2 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. Providence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 10 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, Providence is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Providence, along with details on where in Providence and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Providence, Scranton, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.13%, or 4,211 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence 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 Providence customers is up to 1,973 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 243 Mbps.
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- 96.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
North Penn Fiber in Providence, Scranton, PA
North Penn fiber coverage
About 72.53%, or 3,081 people, have North Penn fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. North Penn is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Providence.
North Penn fiber download speeds
North Penn is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, North Penn fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from North Penn goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
North Penn fiber upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence fiber providers. North Penn offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Providence, Scranton, PA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 66.53%, or 2,826 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, north, west, northwest, east, southwest, and south Providence area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Providence.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Providence 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 above average compared to other Providence fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Providence, Scranton, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 9.56%, or 406 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Providence 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 Providence.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Providence fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Providence, Scranton, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 9.56%, or 406 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Providence 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 Providence.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Providence fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 2,048 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Providence, Scranton, PA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 7.25%, or 308 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, southeast, and southwest Providence 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 Providence.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Providence DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 99.13%, or 4,211 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence 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 Providence customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 99.13%, or 4,211 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence 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 Providence customers is up to 58 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.98%, or 4,162 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence 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 Providence.
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 Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence 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 Providence customers is up to 46 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 7.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 72.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
ICON Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 96.12%, or 4,083 people, have ICON Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. ICON Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
ICON Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
ICON Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ICON Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from ICON Technologies goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
ICON Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 the fastest compared to other Providence fixed wireless providers. ICON Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.41%, or 4,053 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence 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 Providence customers is up to 374 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence 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 above average compared to other Providence 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 Providence 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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- 10.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks Fixed Wireless in Providence, Scranton, PA
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 87.81%, or 3,730 people, have SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Providence area. SkyPacket Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Providence.
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless download speeds
SkyPacket Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Providence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Providence. The fastest plan anyone in Providence can order from SkyPacket Networks goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Providence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Providence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyPacket Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SkyPacket Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Providence fixed wireless providers. SkyPacket Networks offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Providence is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Providence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Providence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Providence compare to the rest of Scranton?
Internet speeds in Providence are much slower versus the average speeds in Scranton: 4,938 Mbps in Scranton versus 1,987 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Scranton is 97.90% versus 99.13% in Providence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Providence 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
- Green Ridge, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Plot, Scranton, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown, Scranton, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Hill Section, Scranton, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Side, Scranton, PA: more internet coverage, faster 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
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Albion Place, Clifton, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bayou Oaks, Sarasota, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alondra Park, Lawndale, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allendale, Oakland, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allendale Area, Arvada, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southpointe, Fargo, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverbend, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, Tempe, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riviera Bay, St. Petersburg, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Robberson, Springfield, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds