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Internet Providers in Reading, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Reading, PA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Service Electric Cablevision
    • MAW Communications
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 20.9%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 97.1%
    Reading speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 45.1%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.4%
  • 6. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 39.1%
  • Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.9%
  • Service Electric Cablevision
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 11.5%
  • MAW Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Reading, PA

Xfinity dominates as the primary internet service provider in Reading, Pennsylvania. It delivers a cable connection with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity combines affordability with high speed. Covering 97.10% of the city, it offers reliable service for most residents, catering well to gamers and households with multiple streaming devices.

Viasat Internet ensures complete city coverage with its satellite connection, offering services to 100% of Reading. Although its maximum download speed is 150 Mbps, it comes at a higher starting price of $119.99 per month, reflecting its widespread availability. EarthLink provides an alternative with a 5G connection offering speeds up to 100 Mbps and starting at $39.95 per month. However, EarthLink's limited coverage of 35.40% makes it suitable for those within its service area who seek 5G connectivity at a competitive price.

Best Internet Providers in Reading, PA

Xfinity is the best internet provider in Reading. It has some of the widest coverage — 97.1 percent availability, to be exact — and it’s also incredibly fast, with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Speeds like that typically aren’t cheap, but Xfinity’s bundling options help you pile on the savings, with starting prices of $55 per month.

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
  • 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
  • Service Electric Cablevision
  • MAW Communications
97.11%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Reading, 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 Reading, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Reading, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
18.29%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.33%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.37%

Internet Providers in Reading, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
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
Service Electric Cablevision $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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