Best Internet Providers in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Fairmount has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Fairmount.
Ranks compare Fairmount with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
Fairmount Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairmount based on 381 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 Fairmount?
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 Fairmount, Philadelphia
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fairmount Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
Fairmount's report card score is 57th of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 2nd of 64.
| Measure | Fairmount | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.5% | 54th of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,006 Mbps | 51st of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 36th 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 | 1.9 | Tied 56th of 64 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Fairhill (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | 5th 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 | 92% | 6th of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $131,680 | 3rd of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Fishtown ($135,218) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 60th of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 90.5% of homes in Fairmount, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in Fairmount are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $131,680 (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 Fairmount
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairmount?
EarthLink Fiber in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,929 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 90.4% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,929 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,901 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairmount from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,929 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 90.4% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,929 Mbps, with speeds from 980 Mpbs up to 2,300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 880 and as high as 2,300, with an average of 1,901 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairmount from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairmount?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
765 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 765 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 57 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Fairmount 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 Fairmount?
XFINITY Cable in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,697 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.1% of Fairmount homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,697 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 169 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Fairmount from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairmount?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA.
How Fairmount Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Fairmount that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Strawberry Mansion has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and University City the fewest (3.0%); Fairmount has 90.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount (this page) | 15,411 | 90.5% | 2,006 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 76/100 |
| Belmont | 31,997 | 97.8% | 2,218 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Rittenhouse Square | 28,009 | 93.4% | 1,772 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| North Central | 27,834 | 91.2% | 2,247 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 24,941 | 74.1% | 2,266 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 55/100 |
| Strawberry Mansion | 17,915 | 99.5% | 2,138 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Spring Garden | 14,441 | 87.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Brewerytown | 12,524 | 97.1% | 2,230 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 61/100 |
| City Center West | 10,068 | 91.2% | 2,201 Mbps | 6.8 | 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 Fairmount?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Fairmount
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| PCs for People | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairmount Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Fairmount residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.38 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Fairmount.
At a national level, based on 4607 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 Fairmount Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairmount, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairmount Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (2) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairmount
Based on data reported by Fairmount ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Fairmount. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,841 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairmount Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairmount?
Of the providers in Fairmount, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fairmount 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.
Verizon is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.09 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fairmount, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairmount
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairmount Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless
April 03, 2023 Aquila.A
XFINITY Cable
April 02, 2023 Comcast is a reliable and fast internet service provider. Their pricing can be reduced a bit but over all I like their services.
A Philadelphia, PA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 01, 2023 Comcast's speeds for my internet usage needs are okay and sufficiently fast. For internet users who download or stream content online will require higher speeds
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 Fairmount?
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 Fairmount is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Fairmount is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Fairmount, available to 99.9% 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.