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Internet providers in 18103
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18103 internet providers
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Verizon  | $39.99 | - | Fiber-optic | 41% |
| Verizon | $39.99 | - | DSL | 85% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| Service Electric Broadband Cable | $28.20 | 10 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | - | - | Cable | 100% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| RCN | $19.99 | 25 - 330 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 18% |
| Ironton Telephone Company | $25.99 | 10 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 3.094% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 22, 2021.
Need help?18103 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
21257
people have access to broadband internet of any type
2 provider - 100%
3 providers - 99.72%
4 providers - 91.82%
5+ providers - 3.42%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18103 ZIP code 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 18103 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in the 18103 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 18103 area, and 99.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 18103, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 18103
The largest internet providers serving the 18103 ZIP code are Verizon and Service Electric Broadband Cable bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18103 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 41% of the area. Allentown’s third most-available internet provider, Service Electric Broadband Cable, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 18103 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 18103 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $37.36.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 18103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 179 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in the 18103 ZIP code, covering 41% 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 18103 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $37.36.
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 18103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 41% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 179 Mbps.
Service Electric Broadband Cable cable internet
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Cable from Service Electric Broadband Cable offers broadband to all households in the 18103 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Service Electric Broadband Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18103 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Service Electric Broadband Cable start at $28.2/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $37.36.
Service Electric Broadband Cable customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.82 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Allentown, $1.78.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Service Electric Broadband Cable offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 18103 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Allentown's providers, 179 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18103 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18103 and the greater Allentown area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Allentown at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Allentown at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18103 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 18103 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 18103?
Blue Ridge Communications is the fastest internet provider in the 18103 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 18103. The next fastest internet provider in the 18103 ZIP code is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 41% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 18103?
RCN offers the cheapest internet in the 18103 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Allentown, $37.36.
Is fiber internet available in 18103?
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18103 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Verizon also offers fiber internet in 18103 and is available to 41% of households.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
