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1. EarthLink.

99% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Fiber

Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating (110)^◊

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2. Xfinity

99% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Cable

Download speeds up to
1200Mbps

User Rating (2278)^◊

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Double the speed-faster than ever! Enjoy more speed with150Mbps internet for $25/mo for 1 year.

3. Verizon Home Internet

98% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber

Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(14)^◊

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4. Hughesnet

99% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Satellite

Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)^◊

ViewPlansfor Hughesnet

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

5. Viasat

88% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Satellite

Download speeds up to
150Mbps

User Rating (438)^◊

ViewPlansfor Viasat

6. ispMint

99% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
DSL

Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating (13)^◊

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7. Hotwire Communications

50% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Fiber

Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

User Rating (9)^◊

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1. Comcast Business

99% available in Philadelphia

Connection:
Cable

Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(41)^◊

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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.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Astound Broadband	$20.00–$60.00/mo.^†	300–1,500Mbps	3.6/5	View Plans
Verizon Home Internet	$49.99–$119.99/mo.^‡§	300–2,300Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
Xfinity	$25.00–$120.00/mo.^#**††	200–1,200Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans

Data as of 01/30/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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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.

Provider	Type	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Xfinity	Cable	1,200Mbps	3.7/5	View Plans
Verizon Home Internet	Fiber	Up to 2,300Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
Astound Broadband	Cable	Up to 1,500Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans

Data as of 01/30/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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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.

Provider	Speed	Rating*	View of provider site
Verizon Home Internet	300–2,300 Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans

Data as of 10/03/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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.

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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
EarthLink.	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	ViewPlans for EarthLink.
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	ViewPlans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	ViewPlans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	ViewPlans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	ViewPlans for Viasat
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	2.5/5	ViewPlans for Hotwire Communications

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.

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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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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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Astound Broadband

†Regional price differences may apply. No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

Regional price differences may apply. 24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. New residential customers only.

Regional price differences may apply. for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. New residential customers only.

Verizon

‡ w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

§ w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans. Available in select areas.

Xfinity

# Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

** Connect More and Gigabit Extra plan: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

†† Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

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