In Upper Darby there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Upper Darby
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Upper Darby are not shown.
Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.68% of Upper Darby. 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 Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Upper Darby above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Upper Darby.
How fast are internet speeds in Upper Darby?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Upper Darby.
Internet Speed Key
The average Upper Darby home can get up to 998 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.33% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Upper Darby.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Upper Darby, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Upper Darby?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Upper Darby you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.83% of Upper Darby homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.81% 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 Upper Darby homes.
Internet Market Health in Upper Darby
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Upper Darby 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, Upper Darby 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. Upper Darby internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Upper Darby is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Upper Darby, along with details on where in Upper Darby and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Upper Darby, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.46%, or 38,507 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Upper Darby area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper Darby.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper Darby. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby customers is up to 936 Mbps.
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- 87.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 12.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In Upper Darby 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 the slowest compared to other Upper Darby cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper Darby is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Upper Darby, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.24%, or 38,419 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Upper Darby area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper Darby.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper Darby. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Upper Darby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Upper Darby 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 the fastest compared to other Upper Darby cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper Darby is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Upper Darby, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 99.21%, or 38,409 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Upper Darby area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Upper Darby.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper Darby. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Upper Darby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Upper Darby download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Upper Darby fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper Darby is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Upper Darby, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 34.08%, or 13,193 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Upper Darby area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Upper Darby.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper Darby. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Upper Darby customers is up to 5.9 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Upper Darby 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 fastest compared to other Upper Darby DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 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 Upper Darby is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.73 Mbps.
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- 24.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 24.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Upper Darby, PA
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.82%, or 705 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, and east Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Upper Darby. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Upper Darby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Upper Darby download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Upper Darby fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Upper Darby is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Upper Darby, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.55%, or 2,922 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, central, north, and east Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby.
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 Upper Darby. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Upper Darby. The fastest plan anyone in Upper Darby can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Upper Darby customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby 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 Upper Darby is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Upper Darby Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Upper Darby or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Upper Darby compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Upper Darby are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 998 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.68% in Upper Darby.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Upper Darby 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
- East Lansdowne, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Yeadon, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clifton Heights, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wynnewood, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darby, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Atlantic City, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- St. Albans, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kearney, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shawnee, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Keizer, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds