Best Internet Providers in Swarthmore, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Swarthmore, PA
Swarthmore has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Swarthmore.
Ranks compare Swarthmore with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Swarthmore, PA at a Glance
Swarthmore Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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XFINITY
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Cable
Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
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Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Swarthmore ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Swarthmore, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Swarthmore based on 404 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 Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Swarthmore Compares to Places Its Size
Swarthmore's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Swarthmore | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.6% | top 45% | 95.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,006 Mbps | bottom 42% | 2,170 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 42% | 6.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | top 17% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 7% | 94% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 81% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 34% | 83% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $136,695 | top 16% | $108,480 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | top 3% | 17% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 86.6% of homes in Swarthmore, against 95.1% across Delaware County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Swarthmore are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $136,695 (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 Swarthmore
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Swarthmore?
EarthLink Fiber in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,007 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,007 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 909 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Swarthmore from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Verizon Fiber in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
1,007 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 1,007 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 909 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Swarthmore from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Swarthmore?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
216 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 216 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Swarthmore?
XFINITY Cable in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 86.6% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
53.7%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 53.7% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Swarthmore?
Frontier DSL in Swarthmore, PA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.7% of Swarthmore homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Swarthmore by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Swarthmore has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Swarthmore
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Swarthmore
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19081 | 10,712 | 84.1% | 2,002 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 79/100 |
How Swarthmore Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Swarthmore that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Rose Valley has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Crum Lynne the fewest (45.5%); Swarthmore has 86.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore (this page) | 12,751 | 86.6% | 2,006 Mbps | 7 | B | 80/100 |
| Wallingford | 11,770 | 98.1% | 2,184 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 92/100 |
| Ridley Park | 10,178 | 96.9% | 2,143 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Morton | 6,999 | 99.3% | 2,075 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 61/100 |
| Folsom | 6,979 | 99.9% | 2,176 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 78/100 |
| Prospect Park | 6,427 | 97.1% | 2,292 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Woodlyn | 4,629 | 93.9% | 2,025 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Crum Lynne | 4,216 | 45.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Holmes | 3,845 | 99.9% | 2,196 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 68/100 |
| Rose Valley | 1,017 | 100.0% | 2,292 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 96/100 |
| Rutledge | 300 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore
| EarthLink | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 2,300 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Swarthmore Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Swarthmore 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 85.6% coverage in Swarthmore.
At a national level, based on 4902 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 Swarthmore Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Swarthmore Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 Swarthmore
Based on data reported by Swarthmore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Swarthmore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Swarthmore Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 Swarthmore?
Of the providers in Swarthmore, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Swarthmore
| ISP / Tech Type | Swarthmore Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (18) | (122) | 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.
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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 Swarthmore?
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 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, HughesNet, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Swarthmore, available to 86.6% 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.