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Internet Providers in
Harrisburg, PA

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Home Internet in Harrisburg, PA
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • AT&T
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 33%
  • 2. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 48.4%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 100%
    Harrisburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.6%
    Harrisburg speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 57.8%
  • 7. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 84.1%
  • 8. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 48.4%
  • 10. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

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.

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
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
99.62%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

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%

Internet Providers in Harrisburg, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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