Compare 18201 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Hazleton – 83 Mbps
PA – 127 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Hazleton – 13 Mbps
PA – 46 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hazleton.
Internet providers in 18201
18201 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
Service Electric Cablevision  | - | 50 - 1,500 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Blue Ridge Communications | $34.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 97% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?18201 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7056
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.40%
3 providers - 96.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 18201 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 18201 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 97% of those living in the 18201 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 18201 area, and 99.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 18201, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,500 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Hazleton
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Verizon | 23 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hazleton.
Top high-speed internet providers in 18201
The largest internet providers serving the 18201 ZIP code are Verizon and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 18201 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Blue Ridge Communications, which covers 97% of the area. Hazleton’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers fiber-optic to around 97% of residents in the 18201 ZIP code.
Verizon DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 18201 ZIP code, covering 99% 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hazleton, $54.98.
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 Hazleton, $0.41.
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 18201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hazleton's providers, 276 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications cable internet
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Cable from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 18201 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 18201 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 Hazleton, $54.98.
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 Hazleton, $0.41.
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 18201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hazleton's providers, 276 Mbps.
Blue Ridge Communications fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Blue Ridge Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in the 18201 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Blue Ridge Communications is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 18201 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Blue Ridge Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hazleton, $54.98.
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 Hazleton, $0.41.
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 1,000 Mbps in 18201 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hazleton's providers, 276 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 18201 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 18201 and the greater Hazleton area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hazleton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hazleton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 18201 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 18201 frequently asked questions
Service Electric Cablevision is the fastest internet provider in the 18201 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,500 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 18201. The next fastest internet provider in the 18201 ZIP code is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications offers the cheapest internet in the 18201 ZIP with service starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hazleton, $54.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 18201 ZIP code, covering 97% of the city.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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