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Internet providers in | 19181 Philadelphia, PA

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1. Hughesnet
99% available in 19181
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Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

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New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

1. Hughesnet
99% available in 19181
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(220)

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

1. Mint
Available in 19181
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Mobile
Mint
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2. Visible
Available in 19181
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Visible
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3. Verizon Wireless
Available in 19181
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Mobile
Verizon Wireless
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4. AT&T Wireless
Available in 19181
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Mobile
AT&T Wireless
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5. T-Mobile
Available in 19181
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Mobile
T-Mobile
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What’s a good internet speed?

Take our quiz to find out how much internet speed you need. Or use our internet speed test to test your current speeds.

0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Which internet providers in Philadelphia are the cheapest?

Astound Broadband appears to be the cheapest internet provider in Philadelphia, offering a 300Mbps cable internet plan for just $25.00 per month. That’s downright cheap in our book—until the price increases to over $150.00 per month after the first 12 months. Verizon Home Internet and Xfinity do not raise prices, so they’re cheaper than Astound Broadband for the long term.

If you compare gigabit plans, Verizon has the best deal. You pay $89.99 monthly for a 940Mbps fiber plan with symmetrical speeds and no data caps, and the price never increases. Xfinity’s faster 1,200Mbps cable internet is similar in price to Verizon at $80.00 per month, but unlimited data costs extra.

ProviderPriceSpeedRating*View on provider site
Astound Broadband$20.00–$60.00/mo.300–1,500Mbps3.6/5View Plans
Verizon Home Internet$49.99–$119.99/mo.‡§300–2,300Mbps3.9/5View Plans
Xfinity$25.00–$120.00/mo.#**††200–1,200Mbps3.9/5View Plans
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Which internet providers in Philadelphia are the fastest?

Hotwire Communications has the fastest fiber-to-the-home service in the area with symmetrical speeds of up to 10,000Mbps (or 10Gbps)—the fastest you can currently get for residential internet. Verizon Home Internet is your next best national provider with symmetrical speeds of up to 2,300Mbps.

For cable internet, Astound Broadband has the fastest plan at 1,500Mbps, followed by Xfinity with 1,200Mbps. Of the two, Xfinity ranks higher in our latest customer satisfaction survey than Astound in speed, price, reliability, customer service, and overall satisfaction.

ProviderTypeSpeedRating*View on provider site
XfinityCable1,200Mbps3.7/5View Plans
Verizon Home InternetFiberUp to 2,300Mbps3.9/5View Plans
Astound BroadbandCableUp to 1,500Mbps3.5/5View Plans

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Which internet providers have fiber in Philadelphia?

Verizon Home Internet is the only national internet provider with fiber-to-the-home service in the area, while Hotwire Communications is your regional fiber internet provider. Of the two, Hotwire has the fastest plan at 10,000Mbps—Verizon’s fastest plan is only 2,300Mbps. Both have equal upload and download speeds, unlike cable internet.

Astound Broadband also has fiber in Pennsylvania, but only in Luzerne County.

ProviderSpeedRating*View of provider site
Verizon Home Internet300–2,300 Mbps3.9/5View Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best internet provider in Philadelphia?

Xfinity and Verizon Home Internet are the best internet providers in Philadelphia. Xfinity offers cable internet speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Philadelphia. Verizon offers fiber speeds up to 2,048 Mbps—its slower DSL service isn't available to new customers.

How much is Xfinity’s modem rental fee?

Xfinity’s modem rental fee is $13 per month. If you have the cash up front, you can buy an Xfinity-compatible modem for around $60 to $70 on Amazon. Just make sure it’s a modem/router that’s compatible with Xfinity's network and your internet plan

To get a list of approved third-party equipment, sign in to your Xfinity account and look for a list of approved third-party equipment.

Where can I get low-cost internet in Philadelphia?

The Internet Essentials program from Comcast is great for residents on a tight budget. Subscribers get speeds up to 50 Mbps (5 Mbps uploads) for just $9.95 per month. To see if you qualify, fill out an application online.

If you don’t qualify for subsidized low-cost internet, you have other cost-effective options. Xfinity’s Connect plan is $25.00 per month, and you don’t need to add TV service to get this price. If you’re trying to save money on your utilities, we recommend getting a digital TV antenna to pick up free TV stations.

How much is Xfinity internet in Philadelphia?

Xfinity is available in over 90% of Philadelphia. Plans start at $25.00 and go up to $70.00 per month.

Philadelphia residential internet coverage

There are hundreds of neighborhoods in Philadelphia, but almost all have the same internet providers.

Verizon Home Internet offers fiber internet in most of Philadelphia, including Center City, West Philly, South Philly, North Philly, Northwest Philly, and Northeast Philly. Speeds range from up to 300 Mbps to 2,300Mbps, depending on where you live.

Xfinity is a cable internet provider covering most of Philadelphia. Its fastest plan reaches 1,200 Mbps, but Xfinity’s cable service doesn’t have the equal upload and download speeds like Verizon’s fiber internet.

Astound Broadband is another big-name cable internet provider in Philadelphia. Plans range in speed from 300Mbps to 1,500Mbps, depending on where you live.

There are a few smaller providers sprinkled in various neighborhoods that offer broadband internet service, like PhillyWhisper and River Valley Internet. They sometimes offer better deals and usually provide better customer service.

Satellite internet providers like Hughesnet and Viasat are also available, but you should avoid them unless satellite is your only option. Satellite internet is slower and more expensive than fiber, DSL, or cable internet.

Highest-rated internet service providers in Philadelphia

Verizon Home Internet has the highest rank in overall satisfaction based on our annual customer satisfaction survey. It tops Xfinity and Astound Broadband, both of which are mainly cable internet providers in the Philadelphia area.

Of the three, Xfinity has the highest ranking in speed satisfaction, which is surprising given Xfinity has cable internet and Verizon Home Internet has fiber. On the flip side, Verizon Home Internet has the highest reliability score because fiber fails far less than cable internet.

Astound Broadband ranks eighth out of 15 in speed, reliability, and customer service satisfaction. Its lowest ranking is in price satisfaction, which isn’t surprising given the steep price hikes after the introductory period ends.

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Summary of Philadelphia internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Philadelphia

T-Mobile

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Anthony W | 12-17-2023

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Spectrum

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Hakeem W | 10-09-2023

For one! customer service absolutely no help. They are just as horrible as their service. It seriously doesn't make any sense. 1 bar anywhere I go. i could be standing on the spectrum cell tower and still have 1 bar! unbelievable! If you're stuck somewhere needing help or to say last words. your not reaching your loves ones with spectrum. Their bill should be 14.99 a month.

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XFINITY

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Bob N | 05-10-2022

Every time you people at Comcast try to make your internet better you make things worse.. Did you ever hear the saying...IF IT NOT BROKE, DON'T FIX IT.. In other keep your hands off your equipment. TY

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