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In the Philadelphia metro area there is 1 residential Fixed Wireless provider covering 26.75% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Provider in Philadelphia

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

26.47%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Philadelphia metro area are not shown.

 

Philadelphia Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in the Philadelphia metro area is fixed wireless internet available?

Philadelphia, PA map of fixed wireless internet availability

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Fixed Wireless is available in 26.75% of the Philadelphia metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Philadelphia metro area above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Philadelphia metro area?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Philadelphia metro area.

Philadelphia, PA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds

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The average Philadelphia home can get up to 25 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Philadelphia metro area.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Philadelphia metro area, and slower in the west areas of the city.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Philadelphia metro area?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Philadelphia metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Philadelphia homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 98.29% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Philadelphia homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Philadelphia metro area, along with details on where in the Philadelphia metro area and at what speeds.

T-Mobile Home Internet in Philadelphia, PA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 26.47%, or 1,579,265 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Philadelphia area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Philadelphia metro area.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Philadelphia customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Philadelphia. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In the Philadelphia metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Philadelphia metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Philadelphia fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Philadelphia metro area or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in the Philadelphia metro area compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Philadelphia metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 979 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Pennsylvania is 94.97% versus 26.75% in the Philadelphia metro area.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Philadelphia metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fixed Wireless Coverage
20.46%
39.11%
20.92%
17.36%
63.49%
Zip Code
Fixed Wireless Coverage
28.54%
23.58%
18.44%
21.27%
0.00%

What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?

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