In Philadelphia County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,026 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Philadelphia County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Philadelphia County are not shown.
Philadelphia County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Philadelphia County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.76% of Philadelphia County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Philadelphia County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Philadelphia County.
How fast are internet speeds in Philadelphia County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Philadelphia County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Philadelphia County home can get up to 1,026 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Philadelphia County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Philadelphia County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Philadelphia County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Philadelphia County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Philadelphia County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.99% of the county.
- 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 County homes.
Internet Market Health in Philadelphia County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Philadelphia County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Philadelphia County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Philadelphia County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Philadelphia County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Philadelphia County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Philadelphia County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Philadelphia County, along with details on where in Philadelphia County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Philadelphia County, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.28%, or 1,514,974 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Philadelphia County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Philadelphia County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Philadelphia County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Philadelphia County. The fastest plan anyone in Philadelphia County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Philadelphia County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Philadelphia County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Philadelphia County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Philadelphia County, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 96.33%, or 1,469,991 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Philadelphia County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Philadelphia County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Philadelphia County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Philadelphia County. The fastest plan anyone in Philadelphia County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia County customers is up to 690 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Philadelphia County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Philadelphia County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Philadelphia County is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 649 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Philadelphia County, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 87.76%, or 1,339,147 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Philadelphia County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Philadelphia County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Philadelphia County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Philadelphia County. The fastest plan anyone in Philadelphia County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia County customers is up to 8.0 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Philadelphia County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Philadelphia County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Philadelphia County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.85 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Philadelphia County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.71%, or 209,194 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Philadelphia County 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 very small piece of Philadelphia County.
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 Philadelphia County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Philadelphia County. The fastest plan anyone in Philadelphia County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Philadelphia County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Philadelphia County 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 the fastest compared to other Philadelphia County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Philadelphia County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Philadelphia County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Philadelphia County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Philadelphia County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Philadelphia County are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,026 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.76% in Philadelphia County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Philadelphia County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gloucester County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bucks County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mercer County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chester County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salem County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Castle County, DE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds