Best Internet Providers in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
North Central has 5 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 North Central.
Ranks compare North Central with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in North Central, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
North Central Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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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.
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 North Central ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Central, Philadelphia, PA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in North Central 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 North Central?
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 North Central, Philadelphia
How North Central Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
North Central's report card score is tied 51st of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 43rd of 64.
| Measure | North Central | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.2% | Tied 52nd of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,247 Mbps | 22nd of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | Tied 34th 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 | 2.4 | Tied 24th of 64 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Fairhill (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 37th of 64 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Chestnut Hill (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 7th of 64 | 96% | 95% | 96% | University City (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 52nd of 64 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Fishtown (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 49th of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Fishtown and Schuylkill Southwest (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 54th of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $40,866 | 56th of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Fishtown ($135,218) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 33% | 3rd of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 91.2% of homes in North Central, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in North Central are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $40,866 (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 North Central
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Central?
EarthLink Fiber in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,099 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 91.2% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,099 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 2,084 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Central from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
2,099 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 91.2% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 2,099 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 2,084 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Central from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Central?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.1% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.1% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
633 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.1% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 633 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 46 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Central?
XFINITY Cable in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,905 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 92.3% of North Central homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,905 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 224 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Central?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in North Central, Philadelphia, PA.
How North Central Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to North Central that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Strawberry Mansion has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne the fewest (74.1%); North Central has 91.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central (this page) | 27,834 | 91.2% | 2,247 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 54/100 |
| Fishtown | 26,254 | 98.3% | 2,280 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| 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 |
| Alleghany West | 18,368 | 98.9% | 2,104 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Strawberry Mansion | 17,915 | 99.5% | 2,138 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 47/100 |
| 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 |
| Brewerytown | 12,524 | 97.1% | 2,230 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Central?
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 North Central
| 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 North Central Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for North Central 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 77.1% coverage in North Central.
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 North Central Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Central, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Central Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (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 North Central
Based on data reported by North Central ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in North Central. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,089 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 | North Central Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (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 North Central?
Of the providers in North Central, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Central 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 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is 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 North Central, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Central
| ISP / Tech Type | North Central Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (2) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (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
A Philadelphia, PA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 13, 2025 A Philadelphia, PA Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
September 02, 2024 I've had my internet provider for over 10 years now. At first I had satellite cable but they didn't have their own internet provider, so I chose Verizon. Verizon has been very consistent over the years and my bill hasn't increased too much. If I feel like it has, I have the option to alter my plan whenever I choose.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in North Central?
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 North Central 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 North Central is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Central, available to 92.3% 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.