Internet providers in Philadelphia, PA

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Philadelphia internet at a glance

We looked at FCC data, real user speed tests and serviceability information directly from the provider to research Philly’s best internet providers:

Best available providers

• Verizon Fios: Best overall
• Xfinity: Most affordable plans
• T-Mobile: Simplest pricing

Internet availability by connection type

If you’re moving to Philadelphia or considering switching internet providers at your current home, you may be wondering “What internet can I get in Philadelphia?” Most Philadelphia residents have access to cable and fiber optic internet services, and DSL is also widely available (though not always the most cost effective option). A few PA internet service providers near Philly also deliver satellite internet.

• Cable – 99%

• Fiber optic – 96%

• DSL – 87%

All available Philadelphia residential internet providers

Philadelphia internet providers may not operate in every neighborhood, and some providers may have service in one ZIP code and not in the next. Astound, for instance, is only available in the western suburbs, but not the city of Philadelphia itself. Be sure to search by address to see exactly which plans and speeds are available at your home.

Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices are subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of01/20/23.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Fastest internet available in Philadelphia

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices are subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of01/20/23.

Philadelphia real-world internet speed performance

Verizon Fios tops the list of internet providers in Philadelphia, providing users with an average of 169 Mbps download speeds. Where it really stands out, though, is its 127 Mbps upload speeds — over 10 times as fast as T-Mobile. If you do a lot of online gaming, it’s worth going with a fiber provider like Verizon for faster upload speeds.

• Verizon – 185.4 Mbps

• Xfinity – 164 Mbps

• T-Mobile – 76.5 Mbps

Philadelphia internet speed compared to the national average

Philadelphia gets pretty average internet speeds compared to the state and country as a whole. Its 108 Mbps download speed is a little slower than average — but still plenty for most households — while its upload speeds are slightly faster.

• Download speeds

  Philadelphia – 120.4 Mbps

  Pennsylvania – 142.9 Mbps

  U.S. – 134.3 Mbps

• Upload speeds

  Philadelphia – 47.7 Mbps

  Pennsylvania – 49.5 Mbps

  U.S. – 48 Mbps

Cheapest internet options in Philly

Keep in mind that cheap internet in Philadelphia may still have additional fees that apply, such as an installation fee, equipment costs, and activation fees. Customers should watch out for price increases as well – Xfinity and Astound are known for large rate hikes after the introductory 12-month period.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices are subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of 01/20/23.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Xfinity

Xfinity is the best option in Philly if you are looking for the cheapest internet possible. Astound Broadband (formerly RCN) also offers great low-cost deals, but it’s only available in the suburbs. With Xfinity, you’ll also get a free subscription to Peacock Premium.

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Allconnect Rating

4.42 / 5

Verizon Fios: Best overall

Verizon Fios is not only the best internet provider in Philadelphia — it’s one of the best providers anywhere in the country. If you can get it at your address, you should. Verizon offers the best combination of speed and price around.

In late 2022, Verizon announced expansion plans in Philly with its 5G Home Internet service. Verizon has also been expanding Fios availability.

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Allconnect Rating

3.54 / 5

Xfinity: Most affordable plans

Xfinity has plenty of cheap internet options in Philly. The parent company, Comcast, covers about 36% of the country, and nearly all of Philadelphia falls under the Xfinity coverage map. Residents appreciate the affordability and bundled packages. Prepare to pay a lot more money for the fastest speeds, however. And keep in mind that rental fees often apply.

Comcast announced in 2021 it was ramping up its business internet offerings in Philadelphia.

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Allconnect Rating

3.86 / 5

T-Mobile: Simplest pricing

Although Xfinity offers the cheapest internet plan, T-Mobile takes all the guesswork out of your internet bill — no hidden fees, no equipment charges and no price increases. Households that connect many devices at one time might find T-Mobile lacking, but you can cancel at any time if you’re not satisfied.

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Written by:

Lara Vukelich

Allconnect contributor

Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer in San Diego, Calif. She writes creative content and SEO-driven copy that can be found everywhere from Huffington Post and Quiet Revolution to Expedia, Travelocity, MyMove, Al… Read more

Edited by:

Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

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