Internet providers in
Scranton, PA

Name: Verizon High Speed Internet Residential Internet Service
Brand: Verizon
Rating: 3.5 (66 reviews)

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How much internet speed do I need?

5+ Mbps

Regular browsing
Music streaming
Ideal for 1 person

10+ Mbps

HD video streaming
Casual gaming
Ideal for 1-2 people

20+ Mbps

Ultra HD streaming
Frequent gaming
Ideal for 2-4 people

40+ Mbps

Simultaneous HD streaming
Simultaneous gaming
Ideal for 4+

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Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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What is the best internet provider in Scranton?

Verizon— Fast upload and download speeds
Xfinity— High speeds widely available
Viasat— Widely available
TOAST.net— Unlimited data

Scranton Residential Internet Coverage

Many Scranton buildings were built prior to World War II and remain in use today. The lower-middle class residents are reasonably well-educated and work in both blue- and white-collar industries. Residents trust their internet to help they stay connected to employers and loved ones. Compared with 91% of Pennsylvania residents, 97% of people living in Scranton can connect to high-speed internet services.

Verizon Fios and TOAST.net both reach 97% of Scranton homes with DSL connectivity. AN additional DSL service is provided to 1% of residents by Frontier Fios. Xfinity is the sole cable internet provider in the region. These services are available from I-476 to I-81.

Although residents are not yet able to access fiber optics, the service is slowly being made available to businesses in Scranton. Level 3 Communications reaches 2% of commercial enterprises. This is likely to expand over time. In addition, 1% of businesses can get copper wire or DSL from XO Communications.