Best Internet Providers in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
City Center East has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in City Center East.
Ranks compare City Center East with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
City Center East Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local City Center East ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in City Center East based on 381 Pennsylvania customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in City Center East?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in City Center East, Philadelphia
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Andrena - dsl coverage map
How City Center East Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
City Center East's report card score is tied 58th of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 7th of 64.
| Measure | City Center East | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 85.6% | 60th of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,157 Mbps | 38th of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | Tied 24th of 64 | 6 | 6.2 | 7.1 | Haddington and University City (7.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.5 | Tied 61st of 64 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Fairhill (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | Tied 2nd of 64 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Chestnut Hill (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 7th of 64 | 96% | 95% | 96% | University City (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 4th of 64 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Fishtown (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 8th of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Fishtown and Schuylkill Southwest (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 7th of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $107,462 | 11th of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Fishtown ($135,218) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 38th of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 85.6% of homes in City Center East, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in City Center East are smaller than the US average (1.5 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,462 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in City Center East
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in City Center East?
EarthLink Fiber in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,883 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 83.5% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,883 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,854 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in City Center East from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,883 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 83.5% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,883 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,854 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in City Center East from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,786 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 6.6% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,786 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 193 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in City Center East from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 3.1% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in City Center East?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
825 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 825 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 61 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in City Center East?
XFINITY Cable in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,864 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 91.0% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,864 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 217 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in City Center East from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in City Center East?
Andrena DSL in City Center East, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Andrena offers DSL service to 1.7% of City Center East homes. Across the neighborhood, Andrena DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
How City Center East Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to City Center East that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Point Breeze-Philadelphia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Chinatown the fewest (71.9%); City Center East has 85.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Center East (this page) | 27,250 | 85.6% | 2,157 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Pennsport-Whitman-Queen | 30,909 | 99.7% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Rittenhouse Square | 28,009 | 93.4% | 1,772 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 25,634 | 100.0% | 2,047 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 24,941 | 74.1% | 2,266 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 55/100 |
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 23,773 | 99.8% | 2,085 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 18,913 | 99.6% | 1,770 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Spring Garden | 14,441 | 87.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 72/100 |
| City Center West | 10,068 | 91.2% | 2,201 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Bella Vista | 8,628 | 98.2% | 2,187 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Chinatown | 8,330 | 71.9% | 1,944 Mbps | 6 | B- | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in City Center East?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in City Center East
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Hotwire Communications | 1,000 |
| Andrena | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for City Center East Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for City Center East residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 90.7% coverage in City Center East.
At a national level, based on 4618 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all City Center East Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in City Center East, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center East Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in City Center East
Based on data reported by City Center East ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in City Center East. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,868 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center East Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in City Center East?
Of the providers in City Center East, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in City Center East where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Pennsylvania or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.09 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in City Center East, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in City Center East
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center East Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Andrena | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
A Philadelphia, PA Customer
Verizon Fiber
April 07, 2026 A Philadelphia, PA Customer
XFINITY Fiber
June 01, 2023 Where I am located, there are no options in service providers - everyone has Comcast - which does not give us a lot of options when we have issues with price or speed. There is also a lot of jargon and loopholes when signing contracts which is not known to a lot of "regular" people. I have a Bachelor's degree and my husband has JD MBA and still, we looked at each other confused as to why our current service, without cable, was costing only slightly less than the owner's internet/cable bill when he had the full cable option and high speed internet.
Alyssa K
Verizon Fiber
May 23, 2023 I have been very satisfied with my internet service. The technician had to come and install fiber cables in my home, which included drilling through walls. He was very friendly, efficient, and helpful, and made sure everything was working properly before he left. Since then (almost 3 years ago), I have had consistently fast internet speeds and very few interruptions. I think the pricing has been fair and performance has been good.
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in City Center East?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in City Center East is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in City Center East is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in City Center East, available to 94.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.