Internet providers in Pennsylvania
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Last updated: May 7, 2025
Allconnect’s broadband experts compare the top nine internet providers so you can make the right choice for your needs.
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Best internet providers in Pennsylvania
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Key takeaways
- Astound and Kinetic are the cheapest internet providers in Pennsylvania, with plans starting at $24.99/mo.
- Kinetic is one of the fastest internet providers in the state, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
- 96% of Pennsylvania is serviceable by cable internet
Fastest internet in Pennsylvania
Many Pennsylvania residents will have access to high-speed internet as 85% of households are in areas serviceable for download speeds of 250 Mbps or higher. Gigabit speeds are also an option for many in Pennsylvania’s larger cities, with 22% of Pennsylvania residents having access to speeds of 1,000 Mbps or higher.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum | $280.00/mo. | 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Frontier | $154.99/mo. | 5,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Kinetic | $99.99/mo. | 2,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $80.00/mo. | 1,200 Mbps | Cable |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 05/07/25.
Cheapest internet in Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for the cheapest internet plans in Pennsylvania, you have several choices in some areas, with starting prices at $30.00/mo. or under. Keep in mind when choosing a cheap internet provider that equipment rental fees and data caps can add to the cost of internet.
| Provider | Staring price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astound | $24.99/mo. | 300 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | $29.99/mo. | 200 Mbps | Fiber |
| Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | $30.00/mo. | 400 Mbps | Cable |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 05/07/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
Pennsylvania internet provider comparison
With nine internet providers, Pennsylvania residents have some choices between fiber, cable, satellite and 5G home internet. To help you quickly compare the top Pennsylvania internet providers, we’ve listed pricing, speed and availability information below. Call for more information about specific providers and plans in your area.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Verizon | $34.99/mo.† with mobile plan | 85 – 2,300 Mbps | DSL, fiber, 5G | 86% |
 Xfinity | $30.00/mo. | 400 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 77% |
 CenturyLink | $50.00/mo.*** | 100 – 940 Mbps | DSL, fiber | 42% |
 Kinetic | $24.99/mo. | 100 – 2,000 Mbps | Fiber, DSL | 39% |
 Frontier | $29.99/mo. | 200 – 5,000 Mbps | Fiber | 33% |
 Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 8,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 10% |
 Astound | $24.99/mo. | 300 – 1,500 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 7% |
 Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3% |
 Hughesnet | $49.99/mo. | Up to 100 Mbps | Satellite | 99% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 05/07/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on the internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. Auto Pay & paper-free billing required. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Enrollment req’d for Fios Home Internet plans. $99 setup and other terms apply. Subj. to credit approval & may require a deposit. Fios avail. in select areas. Wired speeds advertised. Wireless speeds may vary due to device limits, multiple users, network & other factors. See Verizon.com/yourspeed for more info. © 2025 Verizon.
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How we review internet in Pennsylvania
Our methodology
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 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
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.
Pennsylvania internet statistics
Compare Pennsylvania’s median download and upload speeds to those of the U.S. Pennsylvania pulls ahead of the country as a whole when it comes to download speed but falls behind the U.S. on upload speed.
Pennsylvania
- Download speed: 296.50 Mbps
- Upload speed: 41.32 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 287.43 Mbps
- Upload speed: 52.52 Mbps
Source: Speedtest Global Index
Internet availability in Pennsylvania
Among Pennsylvania’s internet providers, you’ll find satellite internet available to 96% of the state and cable internet to about 92%. Half the state (50%) can access fiber internet, while 37% is serviceable for fixed wireless internet.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map
Quality of internet in Pennsylvania
100% of Pennsylvania has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but under half the state has access to gigabit speeds:
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 92%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 46%
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Pennsylvania internet provider breakdowns
Allconnect Rating
4.46 / 5
Verizon: Best for bundling
Verizon offers fiber and 5G home internet to nearly 90% of Pennsylvanians. With speeds up to 2,300 Mbps for fiber service and a discount with a Verizon mobile plan, this internet service provider is a great choice.
Why Pennsylvania loves Verizon
- Discount bundling with phone
- Two service options: fiber or 5G
- No data limits or contracts
Things to consider about Verizon
- Fiber isn’t as available as Verizon’s 5G home internet
Verizon 5G Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.93 / 5
Xfinity: Best cable internet
Xfinity offers cable internet to 77% of Pennsylvania addresses. Pricing depends on your region, but starts around $30.00/mo. for up to 400 Mbps.
Why Pennsylvania loves Xfinity
Bundle discounts for phone, TV and internet
Things to consider about Xfinity
Xfinity has contracts and fees to watch out for
Xfinity Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
2.22 / 5
Hughesnet: Best for availability
Hughesnet is a satellite internet company that reaches most rural areas with up to 100 Mbps in speed with three plans.
Why Pennsylvania loves Hughesnet
Available nearly everywhere
Things to consider about Hughesnet
- Slower speeds than cable or fiber
- Higher starting prices
Hughesnet Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.05 / 5
Kinetic: Best for fiber internet
Kinetic offers fast fiber internet and DSL options where fiber isn’t available. Fiber speeds can reach 2,000 Mbps, which makes Kinetic one of the fastest internet providers in the U.S.
Why Pennsylvania loves Kinetic
- Symmetrical fiber speeds
- No contracts or data caps
Things to consider about Kinetic
- Not available in all areas of Pennsylvania
- Price increases after 12 months
Windstream Customer Reviews:
Pennsylvania internet customer reviews
The worst customer service I have ever had … I have had six texts from this company and yet to solve my problem. Horrible service. I get different answers from different service people. Nobody at this company knows how to fix their company’s equipment problems. I finally told them to come and take out their equipment and I called a competitor. Don’t ever use Breezeline.
1/5
Very helpful.
1/5
The internet service is reliable and the speed isn’t bad. I think it’s a bit overpriced for a basic internet connection.
5/5
Find Pennsylvania internet providers by city
Moving to or around Pennsylvania? You’ll want to get to know which internet providers are available in your new area so you can get the best service available for your needs.
There are several internet providers serving various parts of Pennsylvania. Click on any of the Pennsylvania cities listed below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.
Explore Pennsylvania internet providers by ZIP code
Pennsylvania internet provider store locations
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Pennsylvania internet FAQs
Does Pennsylvania have fiber internet?
Yes, Pennsylvania has several fiber plans available across the state.
What is the fastest internet in Pennsylvania?
Optimum is the fastest internet provider in the Pennsylvania, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps.
Written by:
Robin LaytonSenior Editor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empow…
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