Internet providers in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 18705
ZIP code 18705 is in Wilkes Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Wilkes Barre 18705: local snapshot
About 87% of the 6,238 households in 18705 have a broadband subscription, 1 points below the Pennsylvania average of 88%. That ranks 18705#790 of 1675 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Share of residential locations in Wilkes Barre where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 96% | |
| 2 | Service Electric Television | Cable | 90% | |
| 3 | Skypacket Networks | Fixed wireless | 90% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 78% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 67% | |
| 6 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 55% | |
| 7 | Greenlight Networks Holding | Fiber | 54% | |
| 8 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 48% | Check availability |
| 9 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 10% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Wilkes Barre?
Fiber is widely available: about 82% of locations in Wilkes Barre can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 97% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Wilkes Barre that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Wilkes Barre 18705
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Wilkes Barre, about 96%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Service Electric Television, Skypacket Networks, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Frontier, and Greenlight Networks Holding), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Greenlight Networks Holding (54%). Skypacket Networks and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 18705 (87%) is higher than the Wilkes Barre average of 84%. By median household income, 18705 ranks 1 of 4 ZIP codes in Wilkes Barre. The median age of residents is 38.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Wilkes Barre?
Yes, in part. About 82% of residential locations in Wilkes Barre can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 99% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Wilkes Barre?
Xfinity reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Wilkes Barre, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Wilkes Barre?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Wilkes Barre, and 7 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Wilkes Barre?
Fiber providers reporting service in Wilkes Barre include Greenlight Networks Holding (54% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Wilkes Barre 18705?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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