| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 88% |
| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
Blue Ridge Communications  | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Astound | $25.99 | 300 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.982% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100.00%
3 providers - 99.94%
4 providers - 95.66%
5+ providers - 0.66%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Allentown is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Allentown area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Allentown residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 61% of those living in Allentown.
There are six internet providers serving the Allentown area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Allentown's six internet providers, prices start at $25.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Allentown are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Allentown.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Allentown residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 63% of the area. Allentown’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Allentown residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Allentown covering 88% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Allentown than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $49.18.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Allentown, $0.17.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Allentown. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 540 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to most households in Allentown covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Allentown to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $49.18.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Allentown, $0.17.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Allentown. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 540 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to all households in Allentown covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Allentown residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.35 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Allentown, $0.17.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Blue Ridge Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Allentown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 540 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Allentown, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Allentown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Allentown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Allentown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Allentown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Allentown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Astound is the fastest internet provider in Allentown with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Allentown. The next fastest internet provider in Allentown is Astound, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 9.982% of the area.
Astound offers the cheapest internet in Allentown with plans starting at $25.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $49.18.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Allentown, covering 100% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in Allentown and is available to 88% of households.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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