Founded in 1948 by pioneering entrepreneur John Walson Sr., Service Electric Cable TV & Communications is one of the nation’s longest-operating cable providers and a leader in telecommunications innovation. The company began in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, when Walson built an antenna on a nearby mountain to bring television signals to a community blocked by surrounding terrain—creating what is widely recognized as the first cable television system in the United States.
Today, Service Electric remains a third-generation, family-owned company, led by John M. Walson. The company provides high-speed internet, cable television, and telephone services to homes and businesses throughout the Lehigh Valley, Wilkes-Barre region, and parts of New Jersey.
For more than 75 years, Service Electric has continued to innovate—from early cable distribution and introducing new television services to delivering broadband internet and advanced communications technology. The company is also deeply committed to the communities it serves, supporting local organizations, events, and regional programming through initiatives like the Service Electric Network.
Built on a legacy of technological leadership and community involvement, Service Electric continues to connect people and businesses with reliable communications services while carrying forward the vision that helped launch the cable television industry.
