In Berks County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 984 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Berks County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Berks County are not shown.
Berks County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Berks County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.43% of Berks County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Berks County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Berks County.
How fast are internet speeds in Berks County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Berks County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Berks County home can get up to 984 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.76% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Berks County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Berks County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Berks County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Berks County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.83% of Berks County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.27% 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 Berks County homes.
Internet Market Health in Berks County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Berks County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Berks County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Berks County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Berks County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Berks County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Berks County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Berks County, along with details on where in Berks County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Berks County, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 74.31%, or 305,753 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Berks County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Berks County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Berks County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Berks County, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 72.68%, or 299,046 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Berks County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Berks County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Berks County customers is up to 8.2 Mbps.
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- 24.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Berks County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 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 Berks County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.85 Mbps.
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- 43.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 51.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
Service Electric Cablevision Cable in Berks County, PA
Service Electric Cablevision cable coverage
About 31.69%, or 130,370 people, have Service Electric Cablevision cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Berks County area. Service Electric Cablevision is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Berks County.
Service Electric Cablevision cable download speeds
Service Electric Cablevision is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric Cablevision cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Service Electric Cablevision goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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Service Electric Cablevision cable upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Service Electric Cablevision cable. Compared to other ISPs, Service Electric Cablevision is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Berks County cable providers. Service Electric Cablevision offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Berks County, PA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 22.12%, or 91,023 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, south, southwest, north, and central Berks County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Berks County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 17 different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Berks County customers is up to 116 Mbps.
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- 12.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Berks County DSL providers. Windstream offers 18 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 Berks County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 99 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Berks County, PA
Blue Ridge Communications cable coverage
About 9.84%, or 40,490 people, have Blue Ridge Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, northeast, north, and northwest Berks County area. Blue Ridge Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Berks County.
Blue Ridge Communications cable download speeds
Blue Ridge Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Blue Ridge Communications cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Blue Ridge Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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Blue Ridge Communications cable upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Blue Ridge Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Blue Ridge Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Berks County cable providers. Blue Ridge Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Berks County, PA
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 5.97%, or 24,581 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, southwest, west, and south Berks County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Berks County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Berks County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.4% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Berks County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Berks County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Berks County, PA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 5.48%, or 22,545 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, and south Berks County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Berks County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Berks County customers is up to 968 Mbps.
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- 95.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Berks County fiber providers. Windstream offers 5 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 Berks County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 968 Mbps.
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- 95.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Service Electric Cable in Berks County, PA
Service Electric cable coverage
About 2.12%, or 8,716 people, have Service Electric cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Berks 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 Berks County.
Service Electric cable download speeds
Service Electric is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Service Electric cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Service Electric goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Service Electric cable upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Service Electric cable. Compared to other ISPs, Service Electric is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Berks County cable providers. Service Electric offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Borough of Kutztown Fiber in Berks County, PA
Borough of Kutztown fiber coverage
About 1.90%, or 7,797 people, have Borough of Kutztown fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Berks County area. Borough of Kutztown is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Berks County.
Borough of Kutztown fiber download speeds
Borough of Kutztown is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Borough of Kutztown fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from Borough of Kutztown goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Borough of Kutztown fiber upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Borough of Kutztown fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Borough of Kutztown is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Berks County fiber providers. Borough of Kutztown offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 150 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Berks County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.66%, or 266,040 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Berks County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Berks County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Berks County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Berks County. The fastest plan anyone in Berks County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Berks County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Berks County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Berks County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Berks County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Berks County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Berks County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Berks County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Berks County are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 984 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.43% in Berks County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Berks County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Lehigh County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schuylkill County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lebanon County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carbon County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northampton County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dauphin County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Mobile County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Genesee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dakota County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clackamas County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monterey County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cameron County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds