In Scranton there are 6 residential internet providers covering 97.89% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 965 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Scranton
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Scranton.
No internet provider of this type serves Scranton.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Scranton are not shown.
Scranton 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 97.89% of Scranton. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Scranton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Scranton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Scranton.
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The average Scranton home can get up to 965 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.58% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scranton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Scranton, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Scranton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scranton you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.38% of Scranton homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.58%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.11% of Scranton homes.
Internet Market Health in Scranton
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The map shows how competitive the Scranton 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 Scranton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Scranton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Scranton homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Scranton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Scranton needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scranton, along with details on where in Scranton and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Scranton, NC
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 97.89%, or 418 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Scranton area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scranton.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scranton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from Brightspeed goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Scranton customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Scranton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scranton DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scranton is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Scranton, NC
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 94.38%, or 403 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Scranton area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scranton.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scranton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scranton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Scranton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scranton fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scranton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scranton, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 60.89%, or 260 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, south, northeast, east, northwest, and west Scranton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scranton.
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 Scranton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Scranton customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scranton 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 the fastest compared to other Scranton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan’s upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scranton 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Scranton, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 42.86%, or 183 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, east, and south Scranton area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Scranton.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scranton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Scranton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scranton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Scranton fixed wireless providers. River Street offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scranton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Scranton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scranton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Scranton compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Internet speeds in Scranton are slower versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 3,577 Mbps in North Carolina versus 965 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Carolina is 98.49% versus 97.89% in Scranton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scranton 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Rose Bay, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Belhaven, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wades Point, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winsteadville, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ransomville, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swanquarter, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairfield, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lowland, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bunk Foss, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weld, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cave In Rock, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Catharine, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cash, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caney, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Canby, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camak, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bynum, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burrillville, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds