6 Best Internet Providers in Downtown Erie, Erie, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Downtown Erie, Erie, 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 Downtown Erie, Erie, PA?

VNET Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Erie based on 186 Erie customer reviews, and VNET Fiber 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown Erie

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Erie Internet Providers

Based on 186 reviews from Erie internet customers, VNET Fiber is the best internet service provider for Downtown Erie residents. VNET Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Erie, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 29.0% coverage in Downtown Erie.

At a national level, based on 3711 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, VNET Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Erie?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Downtown Erie, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from VNET Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Downtown Erie

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	VNET Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Erie

Based on data reported by Downtown Erie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through VNET Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Downtown Erie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,854 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with VNET Fiber. This indicates VNET Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Erie?

Erie customers rate VNET Fiber 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.

VNET Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown Erie customers with an average price rating of 3.92 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Downtown Erie

Downtown Erie 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 Downtown Erie below, including the metrics used and how Downtown Erie compares to the rest of Erie and nation.

Downtown Erie ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Erie	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown Erie that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.39%	39.96%	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.	1,304 Mbps	1,205 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 Downtown Erie.	3.4	4.4	6.8

 

Downtown Erie Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Erie	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.	1.6	2.3	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.	8%	9%	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.	82%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	70%	88%	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.	55%	73%	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%	74%	76%

Downtown Erie ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown Erie is C-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown Erie is high with a score of 27 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown Erie have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown Erie 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.

70% of Downtown Erie households have an internet connection despite having 74.36% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Downtown Erie 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 Downtown Erie?

How Much Speed does a Downtown Erie Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown Erie is 1.6, which is smaller than the Erie average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown Erie's average household income is $27,655 which is much lower than the Erie average of $62,308 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.

Downtown Erie also has 34% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Erie average of 17%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Erie who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown Erie has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown Erie households are much more technology-disengaged. 82% of households have some sort of computing device, 57% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Erie?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Erie?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Erie?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Erie?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Erie?

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 Downtown Erie is VNET Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be VNET Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, VNET Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Downtown Erie is VNET Fiber.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downtown Erie, 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 Downtown Erie compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown Erie 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 Downtown Erie's C- ISP Report Card and 27 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.