In Scranton there are 4 residential internet providers covering 98.15% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,149 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Scranton
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 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 98.15% 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 Consolidated. 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.
Internet Speed Key
The average Scranton home can get up to 1,149 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,250 Mbps, which 58.66% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.49% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Scranton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Scranton, and slower in the southwest 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, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.49% of Scranton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.66% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.85% of Scranton homes.
Internet Market Health in Scranton
Internet Competition Key
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: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Scranton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Scranton homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and cable, 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 similar. Scranton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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 badly 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.
Consolidated (North Dakota) Fiber in Scranton, ND
Consolidated fiber coverage
About 98.15%, or 425 people, have Consolidated fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Scranton area. Consolidated is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scranton.
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber download speeds
Consolidated is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scranton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from Consolidated 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
Consolidated (North Dakota) fiber upload speeds
In Scranton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Consolidated fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scranton fiber providers. Consolidated 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
Midco Cable in Scranton, ND
Midco cable coverage
About 58.66%, or 254 people, have Midco cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and central Scranton area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scranton.
Midco cable download speeds
Midco is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scranton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Midco cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scranton. The fastest plan anyone in Scranton can order from Midco goes up to 1,250 Mbps, and all Scranton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,250.0 Mbps
Midco cable upload speeds
In Scranton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco cable. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scranton cable providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scranton is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 60.0 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 Dakota?
Internet speeds in Scranton are slower versus the average speeds in North Dakota: 2,404 Mbps in North Dakota versus 1,149 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in North Dakota is 97.05% versus 98.15% 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
- Buffalo Springs, ND: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reeder, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Haley, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Griffin, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bowman, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bucyrus, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vessey, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Twin, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schefield, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hettinger, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Brooklyn Heights, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vichy Springs, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vidrine, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wahkiacus, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarhill, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cassville, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Casselman, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burleigh, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burdette, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds