Best Internet Providers in Potter County, PA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Potter County, PA
Potter County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Potter County.
Ranks compare Potter County with the 67 Pennsylvania counties.
The Best Internet in Potter County, PA at a Glance
Potter County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Tri-Co Connections
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Potter County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Potter County, PA?
Tri-Co Connections is the highest-rated internet provider in Potter County based on 203 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Potter County?
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 Potter County
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Tri-Co Connections - fiber coverage map
- Zito - fiber coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Xtreme Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Potter County Compares to the Rest of Pennsylvania
Potter County's report card score is tied 53rd of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 45th of 67.
| Measure | Potter County | Rank among Pennsylvania counties | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.5% | 14th of 67 | 70.8% | 71.5% | Philadelphia County (95.9%) |
| Average top speed | 1,090 Mbps | 64th of 67 | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Armstrong County (5,583 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | 65th of 67 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Lackawanna County (8.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 45th of 67 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Monroe County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 33rd of 67 | 16% | 15% | Chester County (25%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 43rd of 67 | 94% | 96% | Bucks County and Chester County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 46th of 67 | 90% | 91% | Bucks County and Chester County and 1 more (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 46th of 67 | 76% | 76% | Chester County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 42nd of 67 | 79% | 81% | Chester County (90%) |
| Median household income | $59,029 | 65th of 67 | $89,224 | $93,246 | Chester County ($141,677) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 48th of 67 | 15% | 16% | Centre County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 80.5% of homes in Potter County, against 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Potter County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,029 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Potter County Compares to Its Neighbors
Potter County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in New York. Among them, Cameron County has the most homes with fiber (91.9%) and Clinton County the fewest (12.2%); Potter County has 80.5%.
Map of Potter County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Potter County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter County (this page) | 16,396 | 80.5% | 1,090 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 43/100 |
| Lycoming County | 114,188 | 55.1% | 2,877 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 44/100 |
| Steuben County, NY | 93,584 | 80.3% | 1,080 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 47/100 |
| Allegany County, NY | 46,456 | 77.9% | 993 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 45/100 |
| Tioga County | 41,045 | 77.5% | 3,935 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 45/100 |
| McKean County | 40,432 | 38.3% | 1,475 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 44/100 |
| Clinton County | 37,450 | 12.2% | 1,726 Mbps | 5 | C- | 45/100 |
| Cameron County | 4,547 | 91.9% | 1,782 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 33/100 |
Internet in Potter County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 30.9% of homes in Shinglehouse to 96.7% in Coudersport; by ZIP code, from 44.1% in 16748 (Shinglehouse) to 96.6% in 16720 (Austin). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Potter County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coudersport | 4,048 | 96.7% | 999 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Shinglehouse | 2,121 | 30.9% | 970 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Galeton | 1,503 | 41.1% | 1,848 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 30/100 |
| Roulette | 1,155 | 85.0% | 993 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Ulysses | 1,119 | 54.8% | 1,021 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Genesee | 1,101 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Austin | 724 | 98.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Harrison Valley | 505 | 85.2% | 1,106 Mbps | 3 | C | 44/100 |
| Mills | 461 | 88.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 42/100 |
| Sweden Valley | 378 | 92.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 58/100 |
| Inez | 315 | 87.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 49/100 |
| Hebron | 306 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Oswayo | 277 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| West Bingham | 213 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Millport | 183 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 45/100 |
| Hickox | 179 | 74.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Germania | 176 | 97.2% | 1,117 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Odin | 164 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Mina | 158 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 58/100 |
| Newfield | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Sharon Center | 145 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Chrystal | 129 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 50/100 |
| Sweden | 126 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Sunderlinville | 125 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 27/100 |
| Costello | 121 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Brookland | 102 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| West Pike | 101 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Honeoye | 84 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Elmer | 68 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 33/100 |
| Conrad | 66 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Wharton | 48 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 40/100 |
| Kinney | 37 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Eleven Mile | 35 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 50/100 |
ZIP codes in Potter County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16915 (Coudersport) | 5,711 | 96.5% | 999 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 54/100 |
| 16748 (Shinglehouse) | 2,870 | 44.1% | 936 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| 16922 (Galeton) | 1,753 | 49.2% | 1,722 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 28/100 |
| 16948 (Ulysses) | 1,584 | 65.0% | 1,015 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 29/100 |
| 16923 (Genesee) | 1,347 | 91.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 16720 (Austin) | 1,174 | 96.6% | 996 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 41/100 |
| 16746 (Roulette) | 1,127 | 90.5% | 993 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 39/100 |
| 16927 (Harrison Valley) | 644 | 88.3% | 1,083 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 43/100 |
| 16937 (Mills) | 135 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 42/100 |
| 16941 (Genesee) | 62 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Potter County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Tri-Co Connections. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media 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 Potter County
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Tri-Co Connections | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Xtreme Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Potter County Internet Providers
Based on 203 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Tri-Co Connections is the best internet service provider for Potter County residents. Tri-Co Connections was rated at an average of 5.00 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 59.2% coverage in Potter County.
At a national level, based on 4396 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 Potter County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Potter County, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Potter County Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) |  (8) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | 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 Potter County
Based on data reported by Potter County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Potter County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Tri-Co Connections. This indicates Tri-Co Connections reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Potter County Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | 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 Potter County?
Of the providers in Potter County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Potter County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Potter County, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Potter County
| ISP / Tech Type | Potter County Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (18) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (1) | (8) | (27) | 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 |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Potter County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Potter County?
Tri-Co Connections Fiber in Potter County, PA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tri-Co Connections offers Fiber service to 60.7% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Tri-Co Connections Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Potter County, PA
Availability:
29.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 29.7% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Potter County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Potter County, PA
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
254 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.2% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 254 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Potter County, PA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Potter County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Xtreme Internet Fixed Wireless in Potter County, PA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Xtreme Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Xtreme Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Potter County, PA
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Potter County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Potter County, PA
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Potter County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Potter County?
Zito Cable in Potter County, PA
Availability:
68.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 68.1% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Potter County, PA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 12.0% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Potter County, PA
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 8.2% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Blue Ridge Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Potter County?
Frontier DSL in Potter County, PA
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 21.1% of Potter County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
A Coudersport, PA Customer
Zito Fiber
May 22, 2025 Overall, speeds are usually 350mb/s down, 150mb/s up on a 1gb connection. The connection itself is stable and has a high uptime. The pricing is decent for the connection at just over 100$. Customer service is usually decent though there have been times where it has been less than ideal.
A Austin, PA Customer
Tri-Co Connections Fiber
December 26, 2024 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 Potter County?
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 Potter County is Tri-Co Connections.
- The fastest internet provider should be Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Tri-Co Connections may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Potter County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Zito Media, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Potter County, available to 68.5% 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.