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Our Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Philadelphia, PA

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AT&T 31.8% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $48.00/mo*
*Price is per month, plus taxes. Price after discounts: $13/mo w/elig wireless svc. and $5/mo w/elig Autopay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/in 2 bills. In rare cases, if your usage is contributing to congestion on the network, AT&T will greatly reduce your speed for a min. of 30 min.
Limited Time Deal for Select Areas. Get AT&T Internet Air for only $40/mo for 12 months, plus taxes & fees*
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Limited Time Deal for Select Areas. Get AT&T Internet Air for only $40/mo for 12 months, plus taxes & fees*
*Price after discounts: $15/mo for 12 mos for new customers in select markets and $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill. Discounts start w/ in 3 bills. See here for details.
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EarthLink 88% Available
Fiber
Download speeds up to: 940 Mbps
Plans starting at: $49.95/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 855-717-2291
Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 400 Mbps
Plans starting at: $55.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Speeds referenced are maximum available speeds, are not guaranteed, and will be slower during times of congestion.
View Plans OR CALL 855-957-5568
Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
Plans starting at: $69.99/mo*
*Price shown includes promotion; Get $30/mo. off for first 3 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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Verizon 99.8% Available
DSL, Fiber, 5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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Xfinity 99.8% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $40.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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T-Mobile 65.1% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 170 - 498 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 170 Mbps – 498 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
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Mint Mobile 65.5% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 133 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
LIMITED TIME OFFER
Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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XNET WiFi 61.4% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
View Plans OR CALL 866-439-1862
Hughesnet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*Prices may vary depending on the plan. Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
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Internet Service Providers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

If you’re looking for the best internet in Philadelphia, fiber should be at the top of your list. Verizon is a strong option, covering 83.1 percent of the city with fiber and 5G options. With speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps and plans starting at $49.99 per month, it’s a great choice for high-speed, reliable internet, especially for households that stream or work from home.

Cable internet is another excellent choice for most people in Philadelphia. Xfinity covers nearly the entire city (99.5 percent) and offers speeds up to 2 Gbps at a competitive starting price of $30 per month. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN is also available in some areas, with coverage at 5.9 percent and speeds up to 1.5 Gbps starting at $20 per month, giving customers more flexibility and affordability.

For people interested in wireless internet, 5G is becoming increasingly available. Verizon 5G Home Internet reaches a large portion of the city and delivers speeds up to 50 Mbps. AT&T Internet Air covers about 25 percent of the city, offering a solid alternative for people seeking wireless options with speeds up to 100 Mbps at $60 per month.

An Overview of Internet Providers in Philadelphia By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 32%
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps 88%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Verizon DSL, Fiber, 5G Internet 2 Gbps 100%
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 498 Mbps 65%
Mint Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 66%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 61%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 25%
Verizon Fiber, 5G Internet 940 Mbps 95%
Viasat Satellite 35 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 498 Mbps 25%
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 100%

Fastest Philadelphia Internet Providers

Connection Type

Internet Providers

Download Speeds Up To

Upload Speeds Up To

Availability

5G Internet
(Covering of Philadelphia)

AT&T

300 Mbps

30 Mbps

31.8%

Satellite
(Covering of Philadelphia)

Starlink

400 Mbps

30 Mbps

100%

Viasat

150 Mbps

3 Mbps

100%

Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Internet Providers

Which provider offers the fastest internet in Philadelphia?

Xfinity and Spectrum offer the fastest internet in Philadelphia. Xfinity’s speeds go up to ; Spectrum’s speeds go up to 2 Gbps.

Which provider offers the cheapest internet in Philadelphia?

Spectrum, Verizon Fios, and Xfinity offer the cheapest internet in Philadelphia. Spectrum’s internet-only plans start at $30 per month; Verizon Fios’s start at $34.99 per month; and Xfinity’s cheapest internet-only plan starts at $30 per month.

What type of wired internet is most common in Philadelphia?

The most common type of wired internet in Philadelphia is cable.

Does Philadelphia have fiber-optic internet access?

Philadelphia has access to fiber-optic internet from Verizon Fios and, in limited areas, Xfinity.

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Philadelphia

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Bala Cynwyd, Camden, Collingswood, Gloucester City, Merion Station, Oaklyn

Average download speed in Philadelphia:

167 Mbps

Based on 428,130 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Philadelphia

  1. AT&T - up to 300 Mbps
  2. EarthLink - up to 940 Mbps
  3. Starlink - Most internet coverage in Philadelphia
  4. Viasat - Widely available
  5. Verizon - Fast download speeds in Philadelphia, coverage, most Fiber availability and most DSL availability
  6. Xfinity - Fast speeds and availability
  7. T-Mobile - up to 498 Mbps
  8. Mint Mobile - up to 415 Mbps
  9. XNET WiFi - Fast downloading
  10. Hughesnet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL

Fastest Internet Providers in Philadelphia

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

Popular Zip Codes in Philadelphia, PA:

19102, 19103, 19104, 19106, 19107, 19108, 19109, 19111, 19112, 19113, 19114, 19115, 19116, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19121, 19122, 19123, 19124, 19125, 19126, 19127, 19128, 19129, 19130, 19131, 19132, 19133, 19134, 19135, 19136, 19137, 19138, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19142, 19143, 19144, 19145, 19146, 19147, 19148, 19149, 19150, 19151, 19152, 19153, 19154

Internet Availability by Connection Type in Philadelphia

Internet service providers in Philadelphia use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 100%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Philadelphia, PA

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5501 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
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6611 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
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2375 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
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4000 Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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3620 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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2147 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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3263 N Front St FL 2
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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520 W Venango
Philadelphia, PA 19140
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201 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
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