Best Internet Providers in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Fishtown has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fishtown.
Ranks compare Fishtown with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
Fishtown Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Fishtown 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 Fishtown?
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 Fishtown, Philadelphia
How Fishtown Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
Fishtown's report card score is tied 13th of 64 and its connectivity index is 1st of 64.
| Measure | Fishtown | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.3% | Tied 39th of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,280 Mbps | 8th of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 12th 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 | 31% | Tied 6th 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 | 98% | 1st of 64 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Leads; next is Rittenhouse Square (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 1st of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Tied with Schuylkill Southwest |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | Tied 2nd of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $135,218 | 1st of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Leads; next is Chestnut Hill ($134,887) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | 64th of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 98.3% of homes in Fishtown, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in Fishtown are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 31% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $135,218 (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 Fishtown
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fishtown?
EarthLink Fiber in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,261 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,261 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 2,258 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fishtown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,261 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,261 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 2,258 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fishtown from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,577 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,577 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 136 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fishtown from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fishtown?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
693 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 693 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 51 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fishtown?
XFINITY Cable in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,973 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Fishtown homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,973 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 2,000, with an average of 245 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Fishtown from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fishtown?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.
How Fishtown Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Fishtown that have their own pages are all within 2 miles, 1 of them in New Jersey. Among them, Fairhill has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Chinatown the fewest (71.9%); Fishtown has 98.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishtown (this page) | 26,254 | 98.3% | 2,280 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| North Central | 27,834 | 91.2% | 2,247 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 54/100 |
| City Center East | 27,250 | 85.6% | 2,157 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne | 24,941 | 74.1% | 2,266 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 55/100 |
| Fairhill | 24,635 | 99.4% | 2,251 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Kensington | 21,059 | 99.0% | 2,252 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Fairmount | 15,411 | 90.5% | 2,006 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 76/100 |
| Hartranft | 15,140 | 87.7% | 2,193 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 50/100 |
| Spring Garden | 14,441 | 87.5% | 2,014 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 72/100 |
| Chinatown | 8,330 | 71.9% | 1,944 Mbps | 6 | B- | 70/100 |
| Pyne Poynt (Camden), NJ | 4,805 | 88.0% | 2,207 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fishtown?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Verizon.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fishtown
| Verizon | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fishtown Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Fishtown residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.71 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 97.6% coverage in Fishtown.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Fishtown Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fishtown, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fishtown Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fishtown
Based on data reported by Fishtown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Fishtown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,239 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fishtown Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fishtown?
Of the providers in Fishtown, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fishtown 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. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fishtown, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fishtown
| ISP / Tech Type | Fishtown Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
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Verizon Fiber
June 20, 2023 Have had very few outages compared to others.
SC
XFINITY Cable
January 18, 2023 Xfinity is a pretty reliable and affordable internet provider. Most people in the city I live use this provider and have had no issues. They also offer quite good discounts and have great customer service. We've only had 1-2 outages since we moved in around 2 years ago.
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.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fishtown?
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 Fishtown is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Fishtown is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fishtown, 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.