9 Best Internet Providers in Highlands Historic District, State College, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Highlands Historic District, State College, 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 Highlands Historic District, State College, PA?

Dojo Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Highlands Historic District based on 417 State College customer reviews, and Dojo Networks 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Highlands Historic District, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Highlands Historic District

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highlands Historic District Internet Providers

Based on 417 reviews from State College internet customers, Dojo Networks is the best internet service provider for Highlands Historic District residents. Dojo Networks was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in State College, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 95.7% coverage in Highlands Historic District.

At a national level, based on 4226 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Dojo Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highlands Historic District?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Dojo Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Highlands Historic District

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Dojo Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	State College Internet	100 Mbps
	Upward Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highlands Historic District

Based on data reported by Highlands Historic District ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Highlands Historic District. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,750 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Dojo Networks. This indicates Dojo Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highlands Historic District?

State College customers rate Dojo Networks 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.

Dojo Networks received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Highlands Historic District customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Highlands Historic District, State College, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Highlands Historic District

Highlands Historic District 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 Highlands Historic District below, including the metrics used and how Highlands Historic District compares to the rest of State College and nation.

Highlands Historic District ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Highlands Historic District	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Highlands Historic District that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	27.93%	26.79%	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.	1,750 Mbps	2,223 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 Highlands Historic District.	6.3	5.9	6.8

 

Highlands Historic District Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Highlands Historic District	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.	2.6	2.5	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.	15%	15%	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.	99%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	83%	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.	73%	76%	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.	73%	88%	76%

Highlands Historic District ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Highlands Historic District is C+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Highlands Historic District is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Highlands Historic District have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Highlands Historic District 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.

84% of Highlands Historic District households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 13% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Highlands Historic District 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 Highlands Historic District?

How Much Speed does a Highlands Historic District Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Highlands Historic District is 2.6, which is larger than the State College average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Highlands Historic District's average household income is $34,246 which is much lower than the State College average of $73,062 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Highlands Historic District also has 70% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the State College average of 51%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in State College who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Highlands Historic District has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Highlands Historic District households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highlands Historic District?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highlands Historic District?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highlands Historic District?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Highlands Historic District, State College, PA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highlands Historic District?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Highlands Historic District?

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 Highlands Historic District is Dojo Networks.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Dojo Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Highlands Historic District is Dojo Networks.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Highlands Historic District, 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 Highlands Historic District compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Highlands Historic District 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 Highlands Historic District's C+ ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.