6 Best Internet Providers in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Cobbs Creek based on Philadelphia customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cobbs Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 88.42% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cobbs Creek, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cobbs Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cobbs Creek Internet Providers

Based on 408 reviews from Philadelphia internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Cobbs Creek residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Philadelphia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 70.3% coverage in Cobbs Creek.

At a national level, based on 4150 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cobbs Creek?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire Communications 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 Cobbs Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,048 Mbps
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cobbs Creek

Based on data reported by Cobbs Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Cobbs Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,433 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cobbs Creek?

Philadelphia customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cobbs Creek customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Cobbs Creek below, including the metrics used and how Cobbs Creek compares to the rest of Philadelphia and nation.

Cobbs Creek ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Cobbs Creek	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cobbs Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	85.81%	85.61%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,159 Mbps	1,951 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Cobbs Creek.	6.2	5.9	6.8

 

Cobbs Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cobbs Creek	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	19%	17%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	92%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	65%	80%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	74%	81%	76%

Cobbs Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cobbs Creek is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cobbs Creek is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cobbs Creek have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cobbs Creek ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

83% of Cobbs Creek households have an internet connection despite having 88.50% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Cobbs Creek residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Cobbs Creek?

How Much Speed does a Cobbs Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cobbs Creek is 2.1, which is smaller than the Philadelphia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cobbs Creek's average household income is $50,582 which is much lower than the Philadelphia average of $102,669 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Cobbs Creek also has 31% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Philadelphia average of 16%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Philadelphia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Cobbs Creek has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cobbs Creek households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cobbs Creek?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cobbs Creek?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cobbs Creek?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cobbs Creek?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Cobbs Creek?

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 Cobbs Creek is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. 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 Cobbs Creek is AT&T.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Cobbs Creek, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Cobbs Creek compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Cobbs Creek stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Cobbs Creek's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.