In Lehigh County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 39.38% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 838 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lehigh County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lehigh County are not shown.
Lehigh County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Lehigh County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 39.38% of Lehigh County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Lehigh County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lehigh County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lehigh County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lehigh County home can get up to 838 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 8.16% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lehigh County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lehigh County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lehigh County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lehigh County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.27% of Lehigh County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.65% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lehigh County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lehigh County, along with details on where in Lehigh County and at what speeds.
Verizon Fiber in Lehigh County, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 34.12%, or 119,249 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, south, southwest, northeast, west, and north Lehigh County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lehigh County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lehigh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lehigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Lehigh County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lehigh County customers is up to 784 Mbps.
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- 80.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Lehigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lehigh County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lehigh County is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 736 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Lehigh County, PA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 7.15%, or 24,980 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lehigh County area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lehigh County.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lehigh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lehigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Lehigh County can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lehigh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Lehigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lehigh County fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lehigh County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Service Electric Fiber in Lehigh County, PA
Service Electric fiber coverage
About 1.59%, or 5,557 people, have Service Electric fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lehigh County area. Service Electric is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lehigh County.
Service Electric fiber download speeds
Service Electric is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lehigh County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Service Electric fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lehigh County. The fastest plan anyone in Lehigh County can order from Service Electric goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lehigh County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric fiber upload speeds
In Lehigh County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Service Electric fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Service Electric is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lehigh County fiber providers. Service Electric offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lehigh County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Lehigh County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lehigh County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lehigh County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Fiber internet speeds in Lehigh County are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 979 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 838 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Pennsylvania is 94.97% versus 39.38% in Lehigh County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lehigh County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Northampton County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carbon County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hunterdon County, NJ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schuylkill County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chester County, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Manatee County, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lane County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Collier County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Juan Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds