Best Internet Providers in Erie, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Erie, PA
Erie has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Erie.
Ranks compare Erie with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Erie, PA at a Glance
Erie Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
VNET Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Erie ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Erie, PA?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Erie based on 173 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 Erie?
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 Erie
How Erie Compares to Places Its Size
Erie's report card score is tied 300th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 278th of 305.
| Measure | Erie | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Erie County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.7% | 251st of 305 | 45.5% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,229 Mbps | 300th of 305 | 1,180 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 299th of 305 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 268th of 305 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 257th of 305 | 9% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 94% | 94% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 240th of 305 | 89% | 90% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 234th of 305 | 73% | 76% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 248th of 305 | 76% | 79% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $64,083 | 285th of 305 | $70,453 | $89,224 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 104th of 305 | 16% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 47.7% of homes in Erie, against 45.5% across Erie County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Erie are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,083 (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 Erie
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Erie?
VNET Fiber in Erie, PA
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,569 Mbps
VNET Fiber offers Fiber service to 38.2% of Erie homes. Across the city, VNET Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,569 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for VNET Fiber.
North Penn Fiber in Erie, PA
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
North Penn offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Erie homes. Across the city, North Penn Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Erie, PA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Erie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Erie?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Erie, PA
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Erie homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Erie, PA
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
240 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Erie homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 240 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Erie, PA
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Erie homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Erie, PA
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of Erie homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Erie?
Spectrum Cable in Erie, PA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.0% of Erie homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Erie?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Erie, PA.
Internet in Erie by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 5.7% of homes in Central Eastside to 82.6% in South East Hills; by ZIP code, from 9.3% in 16503 to 77.7% in 16508. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Erie
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | 7,169 | 59.2% | 1,688 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 74/100 |
| East Erie | 6,694 | 9.2% | 999 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Southeast Erie | 5,725 | 79.6% | 1,801 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Belle Valley | 5,558 | 65.9% | 1,439 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Bayfront | 4,806 | 20.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Little Italy | 4,468 | 11.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 20/100 |
| West Side Squires | 4,426 | 13.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 49/100 |
| South East Hills | 4,390 | 82.6% | 1,907 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Fairfield | 4,034 | 10.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Marvintown | 3,957 | 66.2% | 1,522 Mbps | 5 | C | 69/100 |
| Central Eastside | 3,608 | 5.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Robbins Blass | 3,477 | 61.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 59/100 |
| Downtown Erie | 3,034 | 51.8% | 1,292 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 28/100 |
ZIP codes in Erie
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16509 | 27,930 | 59.0% | 1,065 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 55/100 |
| 16510 | 24,717 | 47.4% | 1,343 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 57/100 |
| 16506 | 24,078 | 72.3% | 1,621 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 62/100 |
| 16505 | 16,403 | 42.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 58/100 |
| 16504 | 15,823 | 70.9% | 1,681 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 62/100 |
| 16502 | 15,240 | 10.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 16503 | 15,240 | 9.3% | 997 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 34/100 |
| 16508 | 15,105 | 77.7% | 1,062 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 54/100 |
| 16511 | 11,155 | 14.1% | 1,091 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 55/100 |
| 16507 | 9,690 | 26.2% | 1,003 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 42/100 |
| 16501 | 2,268 | 58.7% | 1,304 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 17/100 |
| 16546 | 1,555 | 57.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 39/100 |
| 16563 | 1,466 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C- | 72/100 |
How Erie Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Erie that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Five Points has the most homes with fiber (76.9%) and Wesleyville the fewest (9.4%); Erie has 47.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie (this page) | 166,351 | 47.7% | 1,229 Mbps | 5 | C | 52/100 |
| Fairview | 9,301 | 24.8% | 1,096 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 81/100 |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 8,772 | 49.9% | 1,393 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 56/100 |
| McKean | 3,956 | 45.4% | 988 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Wesleyville | 3,222 | 9.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Harborcreek | 2,964 | 40.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 60/100 |
| Hammett | 1,391 | 55.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 68/100 |
| Five Points | 1,119 | 76.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 69/100 |
| Phillipsville | 991 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| Sterrettania | 458 | 5.5% | 957 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 61/100 |
| Kearsarge | 284 | 93.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Erie?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, VNET Fiber 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 Erie
| VNET Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| North Penn | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Erie Internet Providers
Based on 173 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Erie residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.44 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.09 out of 5 stars and 78.4% coverage in Erie.
At a national level, based on 4174 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Erie Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Erie, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Erie Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (8) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| VNET Fiber | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| North Penn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Erie
Based on data reported by Erie ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through VNET Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Erie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,569 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Erie Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (8) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| VNET Fiber | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| North Penn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Erie?
Of the providers in Erie, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Erie 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 Erie, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Erie
| ISP / Tech Type | Erie Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| VNET Fiber | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (8) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| North Penn | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
VNET Fiber
August 01, 2026 Speeds are much slower than what I've paid for
Julie B.
Spectrum Cable
June 08, 2026 Spectrum is my internet provider. It is the only product I have from them. They are the only provider I have ever had which would be for 20+ years. They provide good customer service and are very good at responding to my needs. For example, I recently upgraded to 1G and there was an internal problem/connection that was giving me trouble and knocking me off of the internet and I experienced some lagging issues. The day that I called to get help with the problem, they were able to do some configurations over the phone AND schedule a technician to come out and resolve the issue. The tech was scheduled for the very next day, without any additional cost to me. He resolved the issue and my internet is working great. My complaint with Spectrum is their high prices that frequently increase. I've already been told I will have another increase next year. But, they are reliable and provide reliable and fast internet. I just wish they were more affordable.
A Erie, PA Customer
VNET Fiber
October 04, 2023 We have recently switched to VNET and have been very pleased so far with the service. First, installation of the Fiber cables was completely free. The company was very easy to work with in terms of scheduling the installation, and they were punctual in the agreed upon timeframe of said installation. We also received our first month of internet service free of charge as a promotional offer. Our speeds are higher than they were with our previous internet provider, and our monthly payment for the service was also reduced.
A Erie, PA Customer
Spectrum Cable
June 22, 2023 i pay around $30 a month for 100 down/10 up with spectrum which is better than what i was paying with xfinity which was $50 a month for 80 down / 5 up
A Erie, PA Customer
Spectrum Cable
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 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 Erie is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be VNET Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Erie is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Erie, 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.