Best Internet Providers in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
City Center West has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in City Center West.
Ranks compare City Center West with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
City Center West Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
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 West ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in City Center West based on 386 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 West?
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 West, Philadelphia
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - cable coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
How City Center West Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
City Center West's report card score is tied 44th of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 4th of 64.
| Measure | City Center West | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.2% | Tied 52nd of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,201 Mbps | 32nd of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | Tied 7th 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 | 31% | Tied 6th of 64 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Chestnut Hill (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 2nd 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 | 88% | Tied 4th of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Fishtown and Schuylkill Southwest (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 2nd of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $110,469 | 9th 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 91.2% of homes in City Center West, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in City Center West are smaller than the US average (1.5 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $110,469 (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 West
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in City Center West?
EarthLink Fiber in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
904 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 91.1% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 904 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 813 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in City Center West from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
904 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 91.1% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 904 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 980 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 880, with an average of 813 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in City Center West from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.8% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.4% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in City Center West?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
63.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
834 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.8% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 834 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 62 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in City Center West?
XFINITY Cable in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,675 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.2% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,675 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 163 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in City Center West from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Cable in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Cable service to 5.2% of City Center West homes. Across the neighborhood, Hotwire Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in City Center West?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in City Center West, Philadelphia, PA.
How City Center West Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to City Center West that have their own pages are all within a mile. Among them, Point Breeze-Philadelphia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and University City the fewest (3.0%); City Center West has 91.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Center West (this page) | 10,068 | 91.2% | 2,201 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Rittenhouse Square | 28,009 | 93.4% | 1,772 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| City Center East | 27,250 | 85.6% | 2,157 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 25,634 | 100.0% | 2,047 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| 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 |
| Fairmount | 15,411 | 90.5% | 2,006 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 76/100 |
| Spring Garden | 14,441 | 87.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 72/100 |
| 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 |
| University City | 4,848 | 3.0% | 1,614 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in City Center West?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in City Center West
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| PCs for People | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for City Center West Internet Providers
Based on 386 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for City Center West residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 98.2% coverage in City Center West.
At a national level, based on 4799 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 West Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in City Center West, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center West Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in City Center West
Based on data reported by City Center West 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 West. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,675 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center West Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in City Center West?
Of the providers in City Center West, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in City Center West 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 West, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in City Center West
| ISP / Tech Type | City Center West Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
A Philadelphia, PA Customer
XFINITY Cable
July 25, 2025 A Philadelphia, PA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 01, 2023 Tom
Verizon Fiber
February 24, 2023 My internet provider is the best one so far. They have good customer service and the Internet speed is fast. The cost is also competitive as well as the show selection. I'm glad I cut the cord.
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 West?
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 West is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in City Center West is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in City Center West, available to 98.2% 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.