Who is our top ranked provider in Pen Argyl PA? [Updated]

Pen Argyl, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Pen Argyl:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Service Electric	Cable	1000 Mbps	40 Mbps	100.0%
2	RCN	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.6%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	98.9%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pen Argyl PA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Pen Argyl which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Pen Argyl are compared to Northampton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Pennsylvania overall?
Average download speeds in Pen Argyl of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Northampton County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

Pen Argyl Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Pen Argyl is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Pen Argyl population
Fiber optic internet is available to 7.7% of Pen Argyl residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Pen Argyl, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Pen Argyl is 59.7% faster than the Northampton County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of Northampton County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Pen Argyl residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Service Electric as the top provider for Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.

How do the internet speeds in Pen Argyl compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Pen Argyl broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blakely, Jefferson Hills, Lebanon South, Mcalisterville, Mount Pocono, Plumsteadville, Woodcock

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 18072

Who has the fastest internet service in Pen Argyl?

Service Electric and RCN with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Pen Argyl.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Pen Argyl - Frontier.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Pen Argyl Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.