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Home Internet Summary in Harrisburg, PA

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Xfinity dominates internet service with a cable connection that covers 99.60% of the city. They offer maximum download speeds of 2 Gbps, far surpassing many competitors. Starting at $30 per month, their plan strikes a good balance between cost and performance. With the city's cable availability at 84%, Xfinity provides accessible and reliable high-speed internet.

EarthLink Fiber also plays a significant role in Harrisburg, offering fiber connections to 84.10% of the area. Their services deliver download speeds up to 940 Mbps, starting at $54.95 per month. Despite slightly lower speeds compared to Xfinity, EarthLink’s fiber technology ensures robust performance for demanding internet activities. Since the city's fiber coverage hits 99%, most residents can access EarthLink’s services. Together, Xfinity and EarthLink Fiber offer diverse, high-quality internet options in Harrisburg.

Best Internet Providers in Harrisburg, PA

Xfinity, Verizon Fios, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet are Harrisburg’s leading internet providers. Xfinity is the best option, offering download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Xfinity Cable”] through its cable internet network. But Xfinity is more than just fast speeds, as the ISP also boasts an impressive coverage map that blankets [ISP_Availability provider=”Xfinity Cable”] percent of Harrisburg.

Verizon Fios is another excellent choice for households in Harrisburg. Verizon Fios provides symmetrical speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Verizon Fios”] using fiber-optic technology — one of the fastest and most reliable ways of going online.

If neither of these providers are available in your area, you might want to check out T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Unlike traditional ISPs, 5G home internet does not require any preexisting infrastructure to install. Furthermore, its wide availability in the Harrisburg region means few won’t qualify. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers can expect speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps.

Xfinity - Fastest Provider
Xfinity - Cheapest Provider
Verizon - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Xfinity - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Verizon Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity	99.62%

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Provider Connection Types in Harrisburg, PA

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Harrisburg, PA
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	3.82%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	99.16%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	83.59%