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Internet and Broadband in Reading, PA
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 86.5%
- Pennsylvania 89.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.9%
- Pennsylvania 75.8%
- Cellular data plan only
- 17.8%
- Pennsylvania 11.2%
- No internet access
- 10.8%
- Pennsylvania 7.9%
Internet subscriptions by type
33,164 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription28,72186.6%
- Broadband of any type28,67186.5%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL21,83965.9%
- Satellite1,9305.8%
- Cellular data plan only5,89817.8%
- Internet access without a subscription8762.6%
- No internet access3,56710.8%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | 86.5% | 65.9% | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| Berks County | 89.6% | 75.0% | 11.9% | 8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 89.7% | 75.8% | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Reading, PA?
- 86.5% of households in Reading, PA have a broadband internet subscription, and 10.8% have no internet access.
- How does Reading compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households with broadband in Reading is 86.5%, compared with 89.7% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates