There are 2 internet providers operating in Allentown, the most popular being Verizon. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In 1,047 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 180 Mbps for download speeds and 93 Mbps for upload speeds for Verizon customers. In addition to Verizon, cable internet service is also available from Optimum.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 180 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 7 ms |
| Optimum Cable | 344 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 7 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Allentown offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 180 Mbps for download speeds and 93 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,047 recent tests.
Verizon has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Allentown. 31% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 6 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 104 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 15 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 305 Mbps | 295 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 472 Mbps | 147 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 202 Mbps | 245 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 4 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 203 Mbps | 214 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 86 Mbps | 92 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 307 Mbps | 334 Mbps | 5 ms |
Optimum is the 2nd most popular provider in Allentown offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 344 Mbps for download speeds and 256 Mbps for upload speeds over 88 recent tests.
Optimum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Allentown. 30% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | 28 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 9 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 94 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 5 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 263 Mbps | 436 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 860 Mbps | 899 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 695 Mbps | 440 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 209 Mbps | 223 Mbps | 7 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 415 Mbps | 64 Mbps | 9 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 344 Mbps | 372 Mbps | 8 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 362 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 359 Mbps | 401 Mbps | 8 ms |
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