Best Internet Providers in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Schuylkill Southwest has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Schuylkill Southwest.
Ranks compare Schuylkill Southwest with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
Schuylkill Southwest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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XFINITY
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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.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Schuylkill Southwest 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 Schuylkill Southwest?
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 Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia
How Schuylkill Southwest Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
Schuylkill Southwest's report card score is tied 18th of 64 and its connectivity index is tied 2nd of 64.
| Measure | Schuylkill Southwest | Rank among neighborhoods in Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | Tied 15th of 64 | 86.0% | 95.9% | 71.5% | Lawndale and Manayunk and 1 more (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,770 Mbps | 62nd of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 15th 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 | 2.0 | Tied 51st of 64 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Fairhill (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 13th of 64 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Chestnut Hill (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 12th of 64 | 96% | 95% | 96% | University City (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 97% | Tied 2nd of 64 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Fishtown (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | Tied 1st of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Tied with Fishtown |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 11th of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $128,552 | 4th of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Fishtown ($135,218) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 45th of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Schuylkill Southwest, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in Schuylkill Southwest are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $128,552 (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 Schuylkill Southwest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Schuylkill Southwest?
EarthLink Fiber in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
992 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 992 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 893 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Schuylkill Southwest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
992 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.6% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 992 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 893 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Schuylkill Southwest from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Schuylkill Southwest?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
718 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 718 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Schuylkill Southwest?
XFINITY Cable in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,769 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.3% of Schuylkill Southwest homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,769 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 188 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Schuylkill Southwest from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Schuylkill Southwest?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA.
How Schuylkill Southwest Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Schuylkill Southwest that have their own pages are all within a mile. Among them, Point Breeze-Philadelphia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and University City the fewest (3.0%); Schuylkill Southwest has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuylkill Southwest (this page) | 18,913 | 99.6% | 1,770 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Rittenhouse Square | 28,009 | 93.4% | 1,772 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| City Center East | 27,250 | 85.6% | 2,157 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Point Breeze-Philadelphia | 25,634 | 100.0% | 2,047 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista | 23,773 | 99.8% | 2,085 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Girard Estates | 16,954 | 99.5% | 1,873 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Grays Ferry | 15,959 | 99.3% | 1,919 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 59/100 |
| City Center West | 10,068 | 91.2% | 2,201 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 75/100 |
| Bella Vista | 8,628 | 98.2% | 2,187 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Chinatown | 8,330 | 71.9% | 1,944 Mbps | 6 | B- | 70/100 |
| University City | 4,848 | 3.0% | 1,614 Mbps | 7.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Schuylkill Southwest?
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, 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 Schuylkill Southwest
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 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 Schuylkill Southwest Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Schuylkill Southwest residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 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 99.9% coverage in Schuylkill Southwest.
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 Schuylkill Southwest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Schuylkill Southwest, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Schuylkill Southwest Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | 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 Schuylkill Southwest
Based on data reported by Schuylkill Southwest 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 Schuylkill Southwest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,760 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 | Schuylkill Southwest Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | 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 Schuylkill Southwest?
Of the providers in Schuylkill Southwest, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Schuylkill Southwest 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 Schuylkill Southwest, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Schuylkill Southwest
| ISP / Tech Type | Schuylkill Southwest Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | 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
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Schuylkill Southwest?
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 Schuylkill Southwest is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Schuylkill Southwest is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Schuylkill Southwest, available to 100.0% 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.