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Best Internet Providers in Allentown, NJ

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Top 9 Internet Service Providers in Allentown, NJ

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1. Optimum

21.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
21.9% Available

2. EarthLink

53.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 54.95/mo
53.5% Available

3. Verizon

53.3% Available
Download speeds up to:
940 Mbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
53.3% Available

4. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 149.99/mo
100% Available

5. T-Mobile Home Internet

78.5% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
78.5% Available

6. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

7. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

8. Verizon

23.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
23.2% Available

9. Always ON

65.9% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
65.9% Available

Best Internet Providers in Allentown

When searching for the best internet in Allentown, NJ, fiber internet should be at the top of your list due to its high speed and reliability. One solid option in this area is EarthLink Fiber, offering wide coverage at 53.5% and download speeds up to 940 Mbps. Another excellent choice is Verizon Fios, which covers 53% of the area with similar speeds and a competitive starting price.

If fiber isn't available in your particular neighborhood, such as near the Horse Park of New Jersey or areas around Main Street, cable internet is a strong alternative. Optimum provides cable service with a coverage of 10.1% and speeds up to 940 Mbps, making it a valuable option. Xfinity is another provider, albeit with smaller coverage, but offers impressive speeds up to 2 Gbps.

For those considering wireless options, Verizon 5G Home Internet has a coverage of 29.5% in Allentown and offers a 50 Mbps plan, suitable for standard usage without the need for extensive wiring.

Lastly, for more rural parts of Allentown, like around Conine’s Millpond, DSL is also available through Verizon High Speed Internet. Though it covers only 4.5% of the area, it's an option worth considering if other types are unavailable, with speeds reaching up to 10 Mbps.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Allentown

Average download speed in Allentown:

136 Mbps

Based on 3,136 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Allentown

  1. Optimum - Fast download speeds in Allentown, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  2. EarthLink - Fiber up to 940 Mbps
  3. Verizon - Fiber up to 940 Mbps
  4. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Allentown
  5. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  6. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  7. Starlink - Widely available
  8. Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
  9. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Allentown

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Allentown By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 10%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 6%
Verizon DSL 15 Mbps 4%
Verizon Fiber 2.3 Gbps 53%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 9%
Optimum Fiber 8 Gbps 22%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 54%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 79%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 23%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 66%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 79%
Verizon Fiber 940 Mbps 53%
Optimum Cable 940 Mbps 10%
Optimum Fiber 1 Gbps 22%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 6%
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps 23%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 9%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Allentown

Internet service providers in Allentown use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 91%
Cable - 6%
DSL - 6%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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