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Internet Providers in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Swarthmore, PA

  • 1. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.3%
  • 2. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet, Fiber
    Availability: 91.3%
    Swarthmore speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 100%
    Swarthmore speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 47.2%
  • 7. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.2%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 68.7%

Best Internet Providers in Swarthmore, PA

Xfinity dominates the internet scene in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, offering cable connections with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Every resident enjoys full coverage with plans starting at $30 per month. This makes Xfinity ideal for anything from web surfing to high-demand activities like gaming and streaming. Its cable service supports substantial bandwidth, perfect for large households.

Verizon ranks second, delivering both 5G and fiber connections. It provides max download speeds of 940 Mbps, ideal for work, streaming, and gaming. Covering 91.30% of Swarthmore and starting at $49.99 per month, Verizon offers robust performance—especially with its low latency and high reliability. Fiber infrastructure plays a crucial role in this performance.

In Swarthmore, cable internet is available to 93% of residents, while fiber reaches 100%. This widespread availability makes both Xfinity and Verizon solid options for high-speed internet in the community.

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
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
68.66%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • RCN
99.97%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Swarthmore, PA

Provider Connection Types in Swarthmore, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Swarthmore, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.92999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
92.75%

List of Internet Providers in Swarthmore, PA

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 940 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet, Fiber 940 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Swarthmore, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet, Fiber
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN $20/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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