In Chinatown there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 97.74% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,801 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Chinatown
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Chinatown are not shown.
Chinatown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Chinatown is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.74% of Chinatown. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Chinatown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Chinatown?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Chinatown.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Chinatown home can get up to 1,801 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 73.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Chinatown.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Chinatown, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Chinatown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Chinatown you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.66% of Chinatown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 49.12% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.09% of Chinatown homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Chinatown, along with details on where in Chinatown and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.74%, or 8,142 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Chinatown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Chinatown.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Chinatown customers is up to 1,799 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Chinatown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Chinatown cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 196 Mbps.
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- 74.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Chinatown, Philadelphia, PA
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 8.12%, or 676 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, central, northwest, and north Chinatown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Chinatown.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Chinatown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Chinatown. The fastest plan anyone in Chinatown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Chinatown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Chinatown download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chinatown cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Chinatown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Chinatown Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Chinatown or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Chinatown compare to the rest of Philadelphia?
Cable internet speeds in Chinatown are much faster versus the average speeds in Philadelphia: 0.00 Mbps in Philadelphia versus 1,801 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Philadelphia is 0.00% versus 97.74% in Chinatown.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Chinatown are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- City Center East, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- City Center West, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Schuylkill Southwest, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
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- West Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Downtown St Petersburg, St. Petersburg, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union-Miles Park, Cleveland, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union Square, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut Village, Irvine, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairview, Camden, NJ: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Collister, Boise, ID: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Chinatown, Manhattan, NY: less cable coverage, slower speeds