5 Best Internet Providers in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Elmwood 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 Elmwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 99.34% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Elmwood

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elmwood Internet Providers

Based on 408 reviews from Philadelphia internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Elmwood residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Philadelphia, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Elmwood.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elmwood?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Elmwood, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Elmwood

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,048 Mbps
	EarthLink	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 Elmwood

Based on data reported by Elmwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,048 Mbps in Elmwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,879 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elmwood?

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 Elmwood customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Elmwood

Elmwood 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 Elmwood below, including the metrics used and how Elmwood compares to the rest of Philadelphia and nation.

Elmwood ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Elmwood	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Elmwood that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.88%	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.	1,958 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 Elmwood.	6.3	5.9	6.8

 

Elmwood Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Elmwood	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.	2.5	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.	7%	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.	94%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	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.	60%	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.	61%	81%	76%

Elmwood ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Elmwood is B+, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Elmwood is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Elmwood have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Elmwood 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.

78% of Elmwood households have an internet connection despite having 99.40% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Elmwood 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 Elmwood?

How Much Speed does a Elmwood Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Elmwood is 2.5, which is smaller than the Philadelphia average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Elmwood's average household income is $44,436 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.

Elmwood also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Philadelphia average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Elmwood has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Elmwood households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elmwood?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elmwood?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elmwood?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elmwood?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Elmwood?

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 Elmwood is Verizon.
• 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 Elmwood is AT&T.
• Viasat, HughesNet, XFINITY from Comcast, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Elmwood 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 Elmwood's B+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.