Internet service providers in Allentown, PA

Compare Allentown internet service providers based on pricing, speed, availability and internet type. All the information you need is right here.

Residential internet providers in Allentown by availability

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type	Average Allentown availability
Blue Ridge Communications	$34.95/mo.	Up to 1,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber-optic	100%
Service Electric TV and Communications	$37.70/mo.	25 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	100%
Verizon	$39.99/mo.	3 – 940/880 Mbps	DSL, fiber-optic	74%
RCN	$24.99/mo.	10 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable, fiber-optic	54%
HughesNet	$59.99/mo.	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite	100%
Viasat	$50/mo.	12 – 100 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 10/16/19.

The two largest and most well-known providers in Allentown, PA, are Verizon and RCN, both of which offer fiber-optic internet services to certain areas. If fiber-optic internet isn’t available, you have the option of buying either DSL from Verizon or cable internet from RCN.

If you’d prefer to go with a local provider, you have plenty of options to choose from. Some of them, like Blue Ridge Communications, even offer fiber-optic services. You can also get cable internet services through Service Electric TV and Communications.

For internet customers living outside of town, satellite internet is also an option through HughesNet and Viasat.

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Compare the largest internet providers in Allentown

Here’s some information about the most widely available internet providers and why the people of Allentown love them.

Depending on where you live in town, you may be able to choose between DSL or fiber-optic internet service from Verizon with speeds ranging from 3 to up to 940/880 Mbps.

Why people in Allentown love it:

Verizon offers Allentown customers some excellent package deals for internet, TV and phone service.
Verizon uses a fully fiber-optic infrastructure to deliver fast speeds.

RCN customers may be able to choose between cable internet or fiber-optic service, depending on where they live, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

Why people in Allentown love it:

RCN has a wide range of plans with speeds and price points to match any need.
Select plans from RCN come with installation costs included.

HughesNet’s high-speed satellite internet services are the largest in the world and one of only two satellite internet providers in the U.S.

Why people in Allentown love it:

HughesNet provides extensive coverage of residents in Allentown and is a reliable satellite internet provider.
Built-in Wi-Fi comes with all plans so you can connect your devices easily.

Fastest internet in Allentown

Like most cities, the fastest internet available in Allentown is through providers who use fiber-optic or high-speed cable networks. These tend to be larger providers like Verizon and RCN, but some smaller, local providers offer comparable speeds.

Fastest max advertised download speeds in Allentown, PA

Verizon — Up to 940/880 Mbps
RCN — Up to 1,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications — Up to 1,000 Mbps
Service Electric TV and Communications — Up to 1,000 Mbps

Allentown residents have a few options for fiber-optic internet, but it may only be available in certain areas. Thankfully, there are plenty of other providers who offer cable internet services, which is still a fast option.

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Allentown Wi-Fi hotspots

While most businesses can offer you Wi-Fi service if you need it, it pays to know where free Wi-Fi hotspots are in Allentown, PA.

Here are a few public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in Allentown:

Libraries including the Allentown Public Library and Parkland Community Library
Any Starbucks and most local coffee shops

Moving to Allentown

Moving to a new city can be a challenge. To make your move to Allentown as quick and painless as possible, here are some local links you may find helpful.