5 Best Internet Providers in Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Summerdale, Philadelphia, PA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Summerdale

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

Based on 370 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Summerdale residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.36 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 61.2% coverage in Summerdale.

At a national level, based on 4445 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 Summerdale?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Summerdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	2,300 Mbps
	EarthLink	2,300 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Summerdale

Based on data reported by Summerdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 2,300 Mbps in Summerdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Summerdale?

Pennsylvania customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Summerdale customers with an average price rating of 4.10 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Summerdale

Summerdale 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 neighborhood 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 Summerdale below, including the metrics used and how Summerdale compares to the rest of Philadelphia and nation.

Summerdale ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Summerdale	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Summerdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.27%	86.00%	71.53%
	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.	2,277 Mbps	2,166 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Summerdale.	5.5	6.0	7.1

 

Summerdale Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Summerdale	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.6	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.	14%	19%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	96%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	69%	81%	76%
	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.	69%	82%	77%

Summerdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Summerdale is B+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Summerdale is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Summerdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

93% of Summerdale households have an internet connection despite having 99.29% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Summerdale 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Summerdale?

How Much Speed does a Summerdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Summerdale is 2.9, which is larger than the Philadelphia average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Summerdale’s average household income is $66,894 which is much lower than the Philadelphia average of $105,219 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Summerdale also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Philadelphia average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 19% of residents in Philadelphia who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Summerdale has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Summerdale households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Summerdale?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Summerdale?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Summerdale?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Summerdale?

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

To see how Summerdale 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 Summerdale’s B+ ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Summerdale