Edwardsville, PA High Speed Internet Service
There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Skypacket Networks INC | wireless | 1024 Mbps | 1024 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.7% |
3 | Service Electric | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 93.8% |
4 | ICON Technologies | wireless | 50 Mbps | 25 Mbps | 100.0% |
5 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
6 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Edwardsville PA Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Edwardsville have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Edwardsville of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Luzerne County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.
Edwardsville Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Edwardsville is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 6.6% of the Luzerne County population
The average internet download speed in Edwardsville is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Edwardsville population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Edwardsville residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Edwardsville, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
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 Edwardsville 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 Skypacket Networks INC as the top provider for Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.
How do the internet speeds in Edwardsville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Click through to see how the Edwardsville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Avoca, Conestoga, East Berwick, Lawrence Park, Port Vue, Riverside, Wyncote
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Edwardsville, Pennsylvania?
The following zip codes were used: 18704
Who has the fastest internet service in Edwardsville?
Skypacket Networks INC with a download speed of 1024 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Edwardsville.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Edwardsville, Pennsylvania.
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.
What is fixed wireless internet service?
Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Edwardsville, PA residents.
Edwardsville 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.

Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages