Internet Providers in Pennsylvania

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As one of the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania is steeped in our nation’s history, where at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Pennsylvania has many agricultural and industrial resources and is also a well-connected state, where all residents can access at least two broadband internet providers statewide. Enter your city below to find the best internet plans and prices near you.

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Internet Coverage in Pennsylvania

11

providers available

100%

can access a broadband service

96%

of the population has speeds of 100+ Mbps

94%

of the population has speeds of 250+ Mbps

8%

of the population has speeds of 1000+ Mbps

State coverage by connection type

47%

Fiber access

94%

Cable access

82%

DSL access

100%

Satellite access

ProviderAverage Download SpeedMax Download SpeedServiceability %Connection Types
Spectrum940 Mbps940 Mbps3%Cable
Xfinity902 Mbps2000 Mbps32%Cable, Fiber
Optimum285 Mbps500 Mbps1%Cable
Viasat65 Mbps100 Mbps38%Satellite
Windstream58 Mbps1000 Mbps10%Cable, DSL, Fiber
Verizon52 Mbps940 Mbps68%DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Frontier33 Mbps115 Mbps7%DSL, Fiber
CenturyLink31 Mbps940 Mbps7%DSL, Fiber
HughesNet25 Mbps25 Mbps38%Satellite
ProviderSpectrum
Average Download Speed940 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %3%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderXfinity
Average Download Speed902 Mbps
Max Download Speed2000 Mbps
Serviceability %32%
Connection TypesCable, Fiber
ProviderOptimum
Average Download Speed285 Mbps
Max Download Speed500 Mbps
Serviceability %1%
Connection TypesCable
ProviderViasat
Average Download Speed65 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite
ProviderWindstream
Average Download Speed58 Mbps
Max Download Speed1000 Mbps
Serviceability %10%
Connection TypesCable, DSL, Fiber
ProviderVerizon
Average Download Speed52 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %68%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
ProviderFrontier
Average Download Speed33 Mbps
Max Download Speed115 Mbps
Serviceability %7%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderCenturyLink
Average Download Speed31 Mbps
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Serviceability %7%
Connection TypesDSL, Fiber
ProviderHughesNet
Average Download Speed25 Mbps
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Serviceability %38%
Connection TypesSatellite

Data Sourced: 08/05/22

Top Providers in Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Internet at a Glance

In Pennsylvania, 100% of residents have access to at least two internet providers. You’ll find that DSL internet, cable internet, and satellite internet are the most accessible internet connection types in the state. The average internet speed in Pennsylvania is relatively high at about 140 Mpbs.

This is more than adequate for normal internet activities, such as using popular streaming services, working from home, and online gaming. Although somewhat limited in Pennsylvania, fiber internet is growing in availability as providers upgrade their networks. To find and compare affordable providers near you, enter your zip code here.

Pros

  • Good variety of connection types in Pennsylvania
  • There are at least 2 providers available to all residents

Cons

  • Broadband coverage throughout the state is fairly high at 90%
  • Somewhat limited fiber availability

All Internet Providers in Pennsylvania

ProviderStarting PriceMax Download SpeedData CapsCheck Availability
Spectrum$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.300 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Xfinity$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.50 Mbps – 3000 MbpsYesCheck Availability
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN$19.99/mo.*1200 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Optimum$29.99/mo.100 Mbps – 1000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Viasat$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.25 Mbps – 150 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Windstream$39.99/mo.1000MbpsNoCheck Availability
Verizon$89.99/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
Frontier$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill5000 MbpsNoCheck Availability
CenturyLink$70/mo.940 MbpsNoCheck Availability
HughesNet$44.99/mo.25 MbpsNoCheck Availability
ProviderSpectrum
Starting Price$49.99/mo. – $89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed300 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderXfinity
Starting Price$19.99/mo. – $299.95/mo.
Max Download Speed50 Mbps – 3000 Mbps
Data CapsYes
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ProviderAstound Broadband Powered by RCN
Starting Price$19.99/mo.*
Max Download Speed1200 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderOptimum
Starting Price$29.99/mo.
Max Download Speed100 Mbps – 1000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderViasat
Starting Price$64.99/mo. – $169.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps – 150 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderWindstream
Starting Price$39.99/mo.
Max Download Speed1000Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderVerizon
Starting Price$89.99/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderFrontier
Starting Price$49.99/mo. w/Auto Pay & Paperless Bill
Max Download Speed5000 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderCenturyLink
Starting Price$70/mo.
Max Download Speed940 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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ProviderHughesNet
Starting Price$44.99/mo.
Max Download Speed25 Mbps
Data CapsNo
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FAQ

Pennsylvania Internet FAQs

Pennsylvania has multiple internet service providers available. Based on coverage, the best provider in the state is HughesNet internet.

There are 11 internet providers in Pennsylvania. Enter your zip code here to find the best internet options in your area.

Where available, Frontier internet offers the fastest speeds in Pennsylvania, reaching speeds up to 5 Gbps where available.

Yes. Multiple Pennsylvania internet providers allow you to bundle two or more services. For example, Xfinity offers internet, TV, and phone services you can combine into one bill. Explore the best cable and internet bundles on HighSpeedOptions.