Best Internet Providers in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
South Philadelphia has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 South Philadelphia.
Ranks compare South Philadelphia with the 64 neighborhoods in Philadelphia.
The Best Internet in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA at a Glance
South Philadelphia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 South Philadelphia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia?
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 South Philadelphia, Philadelphia
How South Philadelphia Compares to the Rest of Philadelphia
South Philadelphia's report card score is tied 24th of 64 and its connectivity index is 21st of 64.
| Measure | South Philadelphia | 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 | 1,906 Mbps | 57th of 64 | 2,166 Mbps | 2,149 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Roxborough (2,389 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | Tied 39th 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 | 2.5 | Tied 17th of 64 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Fairhill (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | 18th of 64 | 19% | 18% | 15% | Chestnut Hill (35%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 33rd of 64 | 96% | 95% | 96% | University City (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 22nd of 64 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Fishtown (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 28th of 64 | 81% | 72% | 76% | Fishtown and Schuylkill Southwest (90%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 30th of 64 | 84% | 76% | 81% | University City (99%) |
| Median household income | $78,061 | 26th of 64 | $105,219 | $69,169 | $93,246 | Fishtown ($135,218) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 27th of 64 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University City (65%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in South Philadelphia, against 86.0% across Philadelphia and 95.9% across Philadelphia County. Households in South Philadelphia are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,061 (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 South Philadelphia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Philadelphia?
EarthLink Fiber in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,551 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 99.6% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,551 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 1,495 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Philadelphia from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,551 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 99.6% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,551 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 1,495 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Philadelphia from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Philadelphia?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
795 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.1% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 795 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 59 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Philadelphia?
XFINITY Cable in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,671 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of South Philadelphia homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,671 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 162 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Philadelphia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
How South Philadelphia Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Philadelphia that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Point Breeze-Philadelphia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and City Center East the fewest (85.6%); South Philadelphia has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Philadelphia (this page) | 26,849 | 99.6% | 1,906 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Pennsport-Whitman-Queen | 30,909 | 99.7% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 72/100 |
| 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 |
| Schuylkill Southwest | 18,913 | 99.6% | 1,770 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 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 |
| Bella Vista | 8,628 | 98.2% | 2,187 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Marconi Plaza-Packer Park | 6,901 | 99.5% | 1,918 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 69/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Philadelphia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 South Philadelphia
| 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 South Philadelphia Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for South Philadelphia 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 94.9% coverage in South Philadelphia.
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 South Philadelphia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Philadelphia Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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 South Philadelphia
Based on data reported by South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,671 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Philadelphia Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (228) | (2379) | 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 South Philadelphia?
Of the providers in South Philadelphia, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Philadelphia 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Philadelphia
| ISP / Tech Type | South Philadelphia Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (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
A Philadelphia, PA Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 08, 2026 A Philadelphia, PA Customer
Verizon Fiber
April 10, 2023 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 South Philadelphia?
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 South Philadelphia is Verizon.
- 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 South Philadelphia is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Philadelphia, 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.