5 Best Internet Providers in Philipsburg, PA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Philipsburg, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Philipsburg, PA?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Philipsburg based on Pennsylvania customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Philipsburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 71.84% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Philipsburg

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Philipsburg Internet Providers

Based on 408 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Philipsburg residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 95.6% coverage in Philipsburg.

At a national level, based on 4136 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Philipsburg?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Philipsburg

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Philipsburg

Based on data reported by Philipsburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Philipsburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Philipsburg?

Pennsylvania customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.92 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Philipsburg customers with an average price rating of 3.72 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Philipsburg

Philipsburg 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 city 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 Philipsburg below, including the metrics used and how Philipsburg compares to the rest of Pennsylvania and nation.

Philipsburg ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Philipsburg	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Philipsburg that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	67.76%	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.	966 Mbps	2,212 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 Philipsburg.	3.8	5.8	6.8

 

Philipsburg Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Philipsburg	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	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.	7%	14%	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.	85%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	89%	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.	65%	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.	65%	77%	76%

Philipsburg ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Philipsburg is D, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Philipsburg is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Philipsburg have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Philipsburg ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

80% of Philipsburg households have an internet connection despite having 99.86% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Philipsburg 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 Cities Compare to Philipsburg?

How Much Speed does a Philipsburg Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Philipsburg is 2.1, which is smaller than the Pennsylvania average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Philipsburg's average household income is $59,480 which is lower than the Pennsylvania average of $86,839 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Philipsburg also has 8% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Pennsylvania average of 15%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Pennsylvania who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Philipsburg has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Philipsburg households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Philipsburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Philipsburg, PA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Philipsburg?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Philipsburg?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Philipsburg, PA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Philipsburg?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Philipsburg?

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

To see how Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg's D ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.