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Internet Providers in State College, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in State College, PA

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98%
    State College speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 31.6%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 8.7%
  • 5. Upward Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 20.9%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 36.5%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36.5%

Home Internet Summary in State College, PA

In State College, Pennsylvania, Xfinity delivers internet to 98% of the borough with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Starting at $30 per month, it uses cable connections, making it ideal for online gaming and streaming. Nearly all residents can benefit from Xfinity's blend of speed and affordability.

Kinetic by Windstream ranks second with only 31.60% coverage. It provides both fiber and cable connections, reaching maximum speeds of 1 Gbps and starting at $39.99 per month. However, its limited reach makes it accessible to fewer residents. Despite State College's 100% satellite and 98% fiber availability, Kinetic by Windstream's coverage remains limited compared to Xfinity.

Best Internet Providers in State College, PA

The best internet providers in State College are Xfinity and Windstream. Xfinity takes the lead, since it delivers download speeds up to 2 Gbps on a cable connection. Xfinity also offers TV and phone bundles starting at just $55 per month.

Windstream is the other top option for State College residents. It offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps on a fiber connection, which is the best connection type for broadband communications. The lone downside is that the internet service provider is not widely available in the area, with coverage in only 20.3 percent of State College.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
36.46%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
  • EarthLink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Kinetic by Windstream
97.97%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in State College, PA

Provider Connection Types in State College, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in State College, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
8.540000000000001%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.22%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.44%

List of Internet Providers in State College, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Kinetic by Windstream Fiber, Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in State College, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, DSL
Upward Broadband $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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