Best Internet Providers in Gaines, PA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gaines, PA
Gaines has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gaines.
Ranks compare Gaines with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gaines, PA at a Glance
Gaines Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Blue Ridge Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Tri-Co Connections
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Gaines ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gaines, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Gaines based on 177 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.
or call 1-877-610-1219
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gaines?
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 Gaines
- Blue Ridge Communications - cable coverage map
- Tri-Co Connections - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - fiber coverage map
- Xtreme Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gaines Compares to Places Its Size
Gaines's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Gaines | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Tioga County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.0% | top 49% | 77.5% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,864 Mbps | top 23% | 3,935 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.3 | top 47% | 5.3 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 69% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 73% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,237 | bottom 23% | $65,215 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 77.0% of homes in Gaines, against 77.5% across Tioga County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Gaines are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,237 (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 Gaines
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gaines?
Tri-Co Connections Fiber in Gaines, PA
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tri-Co Connections offers Fiber service to 64.3% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Tri-Co Connections Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Gaines, PA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Gaines homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Gaines, PA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Fiber in Gaines, PA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gaines?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gaines, PA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 259 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gaines, PA
Availability:
57.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.7% of Gaines homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Xtreme Internet Fixed Wireless in Gaines, PA
Availability:
37.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Xtreme Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.3% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Xtreme Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gaines, PA
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Gaines homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gaines, PA
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Gaines homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gaines?
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Gaines, PA
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 87.1% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gaines?
Frontier DSL in Gaines, PA
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 20.4% of Gaines homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Gaines by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Gaines has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gaines
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Gaines
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16921 | 514 | 79.0% | 1,831 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
How Gaines Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gaines that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Westfield has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Galeton the fewest (41.1%); Gaines has 77.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines (this page) | 456 | 77.0% | 1,864 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Westfield | 2,516 | 97.8% | 1,784 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Galeton | 1,503 | 41.1% | 1,848 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 30/100 |
| Sabinsville | 609 | 99.3% | 1,512 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Asaph | 293 | 99.3% | 6,856 Mbps | 4.6 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Potter Brook | 237 | 100.0% | 1,979 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Kennedy | 179 | 81.0% | 2,736 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Germania | 176 | 97.2% | 1,117 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Sunderlinville | 125 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 27/100 |
| Marshlands | 115 | 100.0% | 1,539 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Rexford | 86 | 44.2% | 1,913 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gaines?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Blue Ridge Communications 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 Gaines
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Tri-Co Connections | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 980 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Xtreme Internet | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Gaines. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Gaines Internet Providers
Based on 177 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Gaines residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Tri-Co Connections wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 64.3% coverage in Gaines.
At a national level, based on 2420 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 Gaines Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gaines, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) |  (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtreme Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gaines
Based on data reported by Gaines ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Ridge Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Gaines. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtreme Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gaines?
Of the providers in Gaines, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gaines 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 Gaines, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gaines
| ISP / Tech Type | Gaines Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Xtreme Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
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!
Shaun B.
GFiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Gaines?
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 Gaines is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Blue Ridge Communications. 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 Gaines is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gaines, available to 87.7% 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.