In the Philadelphia metro area there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.41% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,004 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Philadelphia
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
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 the Philadelphia metro area is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.41% of the Philadelphia metro area. 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 the Philadelphia metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Philadelphia metro area.
How fast are internet speeds in the Philadelphia metro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Philadelphia metro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Philadelphia home can get up to 1,004 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city 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 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Philadelphia metro area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Philadelphia metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Philadelphia metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Philadelphia metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Philadelphia
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Philadelphia metro area 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 the Philadelphia metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Philadelphia internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Philadelphia 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 city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Philadelphia internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, the Philadelphia metro area is doing better than most.
TV & Internet 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.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Philadelphia, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 96.38%, or 5,749,168 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Philadelphia area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Philadelphia metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Philadelphia customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area 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 cable providers. XFINITY 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 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Philadelphia, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 82.07%, or 4,895,958 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Philadelphia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Philadelphia metro area.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia customers is up to 816 Mbps.
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- 84.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Philadelphia metro area 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 765 Mbps.
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- 84.3% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Philadelphia, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 68.31%, or 4,074,779 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Philadelphia area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Philadelphia metro area.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia customers is up to 7.1 Mbps.
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- 16.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area 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 DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Philadelphia metro area 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 0.81 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Philadelphia, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 3.81%, or 227,554 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, north, southwest, west, and northwest Philadelphia area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Philadelphia metro area.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia customers is up to 911 Mbps.
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- 82.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia cable providers. Astound Broadband 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 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Philadelphia, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 1.03%, or 61,631 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, and north Philadelphia area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Philadelphia metro area.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Philadelphia customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Armstrong cable. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia cable providers. Armstrong 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 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Philadelphia, PA
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 1.01%, or 60,370 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and central Philadelphia area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Philadelphia metro area.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Philadelphia metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Philadelphia metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Philadelphia metro area can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 120 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Philadelphia customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 120.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In the Philadelphia metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Philadelphia cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Philadelphia metro area is up to 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 53 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Philadelphia Internet 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 internet in the Philadelphia metro area compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in the Philadelphia metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,004 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.41% in the Philadelphia metro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Millbourne, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yeadon, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East Lansdowne, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Darby, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darby, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Colwyn, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Merion Station, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lansdowne, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bala-Cynwyd, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Miami Metro, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dallas Metro, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Detroit Metro, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds