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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Pennsylvania
Astound Broadband and Xfinity are your primary cable internet providers in Pennsylvania, with speeds of up to 1.2Gbps. But unlike Xfinity, Astound also has affordable fiber internet in Luzerne County—even after the promotional pricing. Other fiber internet providers include Verizon, Kinetic Internet by Windstream, and Frontier, with the highest speeds hitting 5Gbps. If you can't get wired internet, Verizon has your back with its 5G Home service, as does AT&T and T-Mobile. HughesNet and Viasat offer satellite internet.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Pennsylvania.
That ranks Pennsylvania 30th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
30th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$84.33 average price per payment for internet, per household
87.7% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
12,805,190 people
2.44 average people per household
$64,674 average income per household
44 average age per household
57% of population employed
1% higher than national average
Ranked 32nd nationally
14% lower than national average
Ranked 44th nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 12th nationally
4% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Pennsylvania
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shentel | 279.45 Mbps | 282.01 Mbps | 83.39% | View Plans for Shentel |
| GoNetspeed | 185.46 Mbps | 186.17 Mbps | 59.44% | View Plans for GoNetspeed |
| XFINITY | 180.87 Mbps | 19.32 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Astound Broadband | 170.82 Mbps | 26.68 Mbps | 53.78% | |
| Optimum | 167.94 Mbps | 26.06 Mbps | 88.26% | View Plans for Optimum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 273.19 Mbps | 98.91% | 89.38% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 884.68 Mbps | 96.23% | 85.8% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 316.89 Mbps | 80.01% | 82.3% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 2186.94 Mbps | 65.68% | 89.79% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 64.59 Mbps | 18.66% | 70.6% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| LTE Home | 100 Mbps | 0.12% | 95% | See all providers for LTE Home |
| Satellite | 93.48 Mbps | 100% | 100% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Pennsylvania
Cities in Pennsylvania with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 277.22 Mbps | 67.2 Mbps | 80% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Glenolden | 261.26 Mbps | 54.62 Mbps | 100% | Astound Broadband |
| Royersford | 257.94 Mbps | 125.98 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Hatboro | 254.62 Mbps | 107.18 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Clairton | 247.22 Mbps | 108.81 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Bristol | 244.81 Mbps | 96.28 Mbps | 100% | Verizon Home Internet |
| Chester | 235.94 Mbps | 35.41 Mbps | 100% | XFINITY |
| Chalfont | 233.58 Mbps | 85.06 Mbps | 99% | Verizon Home Internet |
Middletown is the best city in Pennsylvania for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Glenolden and Royersford also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Pennsylvania
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 1,579,401 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Pittsburgh | 679,225 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Harrisburg | 170,283 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Allentown | 170,608 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Scranton | 99,510 | 100% | 23% | 100% |
| Wilkes-Barre | 41,622 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bethel Park | 32,316 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Plum | 26,896 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Philadelphia is the most internet-connected city in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Philadelphia's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Pittsburgh and Harrisburg also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Population: 1,579,401
Median income: $56,752
156.1 Mbps
avg. download speed
63.7 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Pittsburgh
Population: 679,225
Median income: $62,658
169.19 Mbps
avg. download speed
65.34 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
York
Population: 181,014
Median income: $71,262
133.27 Mbps
avg. download speed
22.39 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
31.22% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Pennsylvania FAQs
What is a good internet speed?
A good internet speed is 100Mbps per person. We get that number based on a household of five using a 500Mbps cable internet plan with ease. But you may only need a little speed, especially if all you do online is browse websites occasionally and check your email. Our 100Mbps-per-person estimate ensures everyone has enough bandwidth to stream movies and download console games quickly without buffering and slowdowns.
What is the best Verizon deal in Pennsylvania?
You can get a $25 monthly discount if you pair an existing Verizon Unlimited Plus phone plan with a new 5G Home Internet, LTE Home Internet, or fiber internet plan.
What are the best internet providers in Pennsylvania?
Verizon (fiber, 5G Home) is Pennsylvania's best national internet provider based on our latest customer satisfaction survey. It ranks second in overall satisfaction, followed by AT&T (5G Home) and Xfinity (cable). On a regional level, T-Mobile (5G Home) has the best customer satisfaction score in the area, outranking Breezeline (DSL, cable).
What are the fastest internet providers in Pennsylvania?
Frontier is the fastest internet provider in Pennsylvania, with fiber-to-the-home speeds reaching up to 5,000Mbps. Verizon's fiber internet has the second-highest speed at 2,300Mbps, followed by Kinetic (Windstream) at 2,000Mbps, and Astound Broadband and Xfinity with 1,200Mbps.
