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Which internet providers in Philadelphia are the cheapest?

Astound Broadband appears to be the cheapest internet provider in Philadelphia, offering a 300 Mbps cable internet plan for just $14.99 per month. That’s downright cheap in our book—until the price increases to a surprising $149.99 per month after the first 12 months. Verizon Home Internet and Xfinity do not raise prices, so they’re cheaper than Astound for the long term.

If you compare gigabit plans, Verizon has the best deal. You pay $89.99 monthly for a 940 Mbps fiber plan with symmetrical speeds and no data caps, and the price never increases. Xfinity’s faster 1,200 Mbps cable internet is similar in price as Verizon at $80.00 per month, but unlimited data costs extra.

Provider	Price	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Astound Broadband	$20.00–$60.00/mo.^†	300–1,200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans
Verizon Home Internet	$49.99–$119.99/mo.^‡§	300–2,048 Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
Xfinity	$25.00–$120.00/mo.^#**††	200–1,200 Mbps	3.7/5	View Plans

Data as of 01/30/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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Which internet providers in Philadelphia are the fastest?

Xfinity is the fastest in the area with fiber and cable. If you can get fiber, Xfinity’s sole fiber plan reaches up to 6,000 Mbps in symmetrical speeds, but it’s expensive, costing a hefty $299.95 per month and not widely available. Verizon Home Internet has the second-fastest fiber plan in the city with speeds up to 2,048 Mbps, and the cost is only $119.99 per month. Of the two, Xfinity gives you more Mbps per dollar until you factor in the added cost of unlimited data.

Xfinity’s fastest cable internet plan reaches up to 1,200 Mbps for $80.00 per month—the 1,000 Mbps plan is $70.00 per month. By comparison, Verizon’s gigabit plan with unlimited data sets you back $89.99 per month, while Astound’s gigabit plan seems like a steal at $34.99 per month until the price increases to $159.99 after the first 12 months.

Provider	Type	Speed	Rating*	View on provider site
Xfinity	Cable, fiber	6,000 Mbps	3.7/5	View Plans
Verizon Home Internet	Fiber	Up to 2,048 Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans
Astound Broadband	Cable	Up to 1,200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans

Data as of 01/30/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

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Which internet providers have fiber in Philadelphia?

Xfinity and Verizon Home Internet are the only residential fiber internet providers in the area. Xfinity has just one fiber internet plan with symmetrical speeds up to 6,000 Mbps. Verizon has four fiber internet plans in the area ranging from 300–2,048 Mbps.

Of the two, Verizon performed better in our annual customer satisfaction survey across all categories—ranking third in overall satisfaction and second in speed, price, and reliability. Xfinity ranks eleventh out of 12, and generally ranks in the lower half.

Provider	Speed	Rating*	View of provider site
Xfinity	200-6,000 Mbps	3.7/5	View Plans
Verizon Home Internet	300–2,048 Mbps	3.9/5	View Plans

Data as of 01/30/23. Prices and availability may vary and are subject to change.

* based on our annual customer satisfaction survey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best internet provider in Philadelphia?

Xfinity and Verizon Home Internet are the best internet providers in Philadelphia. Xfinity offers cable internet speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Philadelphia. Verizon offers fiber speeds up to 2,048 Mbps—its slower DSL service isn’t available to new customers.

How much is Xfinity’s modem rental fee?

Xfinity’s modem rental fee is $13 per month. If you have the cash up front, you can buy an Xfinity-compatible modem for around $60 to $70 on Amazon. Just make sure it’s a modem/router that’s compatible with Xfinity’s network and your internet plan.

To get a list of approved third-party equipment, sign in to your Xfinity account and look for a list of approved third-party equipment.

Where can I get low-cost internet in Philadelphia?

The Internet Essentials program from Comcast is great for residents on a tight budget. Subscribers get speeds up to 50 Mbps (5 Mbps uploads) for just $9.95 per month. To see if you qualify, fill out an application online.

If you don’t qualify for subsidized low-cost internet, you have other cost-effective options. Xfinity’s Connect plan is $25.00 per month, and you don’t need to add TV service to get this price. If you’re trying to save money on your utilities, we recommend getting a digital TV antenna to pick up free TV stations.

How much is Xfinity internet in Philadelphia?

Xfinity is available in over 90% of Philadelphia. Plans start at $25.00 and go up to $70.00 per month.

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Philadelphia residential internet coverage

There are hundreds of neighborhoods in Philadelphia, but almost all have the same internet providers.

Verizon Home Internet offers fiber internet in most of Philadelphia, including Center City, West Philly, South Philly, North Philly, Northwest Philly, and Northeast Philly. Speeds range from up to 300 Mbps to 2,048 Mbps, depending on where you live. Verizon also provides DSL internet service but to existing customers only.

Xfinity is a cable internet provider covering most of Philadelphia. It’s fastest plan reaches 1,200 Mbps, but Xfinity’s cable service doesn’t have the equal upload and download speeds like Verizon’s fiber internet.

Astound Broadband is another big-name cable internet provider in Philadelphia. Plans range in speed from 300 Mbps to 1,200 Mbps, depending on where you live.

There are a few smaller providers sprinkled in various neighborhoods that offer broadband internet service, like PhillyWhisper and River Valley Internet. They sometimes offer better deals and usually provide better customer service.

Satellite internet providers like HughesNet and Viasat are also available, but you should avoid them unless satellite is your only option. Satellite internet is slower and more expensive than fiber, DSL, or cable internet.

Highest-rated internet service providers in Philadelphia

Verizon Home Internet has the highest rank in overall satisfaction based on our annual customer satisfaction survey. It tops Xfinity and Astound Broadband, both of which are mainly cable internet providers in the Philadelphia area.

Of the three, Xfinity has the highest ranking in speed satisfaction, which is surprising given Xfinity has cable internet and Verizon Home Internet has fiber. On the flip side, Verizon Home Internet has the highest reliability score because fiber fails far less than cable internet.

Astound Broadband ranks in the bottom half of every category in our survey, but customers appear happy with the speeds they get. Around 89% of the respondents said their speeds “always” or “usually” met their needs. Around 84% of the respondents also said help was “extremely” or “very” easy to get.

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Summary of Philadelphia internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home, DSL & Fiber	2048 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
HughesNet	Geo Satellite & Satellite	25 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
AT&T Internet Air	5G Home	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T Internet Air
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Unlimitedville	LTE Home	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Unlimitedville

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Disclaimers

Astound Broadband

†Regional price differences may apply. No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Observed speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

Regional price differences may apply. 24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $5 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. New residential customers only.

Regional price differences may apply. for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. New residential customers only.

Verizon

‡ w/ Auto Pay. Available in select areas.

§ w/ Auto Pay and select 5G mobile plans. Available in select areas.

Xfinity

# Connect plan: For 12 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

** Connect More and Gigabit Extra plan: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Regional price differences may apply.

†† Fast, Superfast, and Gigabit plans: For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

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