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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 11% |
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% |
| 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%
3 providers - 99.39%
4 providers - 11.78%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Wilkes-Barre residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Wilkes-Barre, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Wilkes-Barre area, and 99.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wilkes-Barre's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wilkes-Barre are Verizon, Xfinity, and Blue Ridge Communications bringing DSL and cable options to Wilkes-Barre.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Wilkes-Barre residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 11% of the area. Wilkes-Barre’s third most-available internet provider, Blue Ridge Communications, offers cable to around 100% of Wilkes-Barre 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.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Wilkes-Barre covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, $49.98.
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 Wilkes-Barre, $0.43.
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 Wilkes-Barre. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes-Barre's providers, 260 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 Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in Wilkes-Barre covering 11% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilkes-Barre residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wilkes-Barre, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wilkes-Barre, $0.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Wilkes-Barre. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes-Barre's providers, 260 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 Wilkes-Barre covering 100% of the area.
Blue Ridge Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, $49.98.
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 Wilkes-Barre, $0.43.
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 Wilkes-Barre. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilkes-Barre's providers, 260 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wilkes-Barre, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wilkes-Barre, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilkes-Barre at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wilkes-Barre at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wilkes-Barre residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Wilkes-Barre with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 11% of households in Wilkes-Barre. The next fastest internet provider in Wilkes-Barre is Blue Ridge Communications, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Wilkes-Barre with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilkes-Barre, $49.98.
Blue Ridge Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wilkes-Barre, covering 100% of the city.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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