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Internet Providers in Erie, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Erie, PA

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 38.7%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, DSL
    Availability: 23.9%
  • 6. VNET Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 10.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 38.7%

Home Internet Summary in Erie, PA

Spectrum dominates the internet landscape in Erie, Pennsylvania, with a 94.80% coverage through cable connections. It delivers impressive speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum offers high-speed internet that most Erie residents can access.

HughesNet delivers 100% coverage in Erie via satellite. Though its maximum download speeds reach only 100 Mbps, HughesNet's complete availability ensures connectivity even in remote areas. Plans start at $49.99 per month, making it a reliable choice for residents where other connections may fall short.

Best Internet Providers in Erie, PA

The top internet providers in Erie are Spectrum, VNet Fiber, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Spectrum is a cable provider that offers speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). With 94.8 percent availability, Spectrum is the most accessible provider in Erie. Spectrum’s plans begin at just $50 per month for 12 months. You can also bundle your Spectrum plan with TV and phone services for additional value.

VNet Fiber has limited availability in Erie, but it is the only fiber internet option in the region. Fiber internet allows for symmetrical upload and download speed, which is all the more impressive with VNet’s advertised speeds up to 1 Gbps.

Finally, there is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. It’s not a traditional ISP, but it’s worth mentioning for its wide availability and ease of installation. Certain infrastructure is required with both cable and fiber internet, but 5G home internet doesn’t require wires. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet reaches download speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps, and it costs just $50 per month (with AutoPay).

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
38.72%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • VNET Fiber
94.83%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Erie, PA

Provider Connection Types in Erie, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Erie, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
20.66%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
95.41%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
5.43%

List of Internet Providers in Erie, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, DSL 50 Mbps
VNET Fiber Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Erie, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
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
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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