In North Central there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 92.19% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,897 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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North Central, Philadelphia, PA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in North Central
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 North Central are not shown.
North Central 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 North Central is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.19% of North Central. 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 North Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in North Central?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in North Central.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average North Central home can get up to 1,897 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 80.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.84% 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 North Central.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of North Central, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in North Central?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Central you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.12% of North Central homes.
- Cable is fastest for 32.07% 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 7.81% of North Central homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Central, along with details on where in North Central and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 92.19%, or 25,659 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Central.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Central. The fastest plan anyone in North Central 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 North Central customers is up to 1,897 Mbps.
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- 87.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central 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 222 Mbps.
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- 87.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
North Central Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Central or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in North Central compare to the rest of Philadelphia?
Cable internet speeds in North Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Philadelphia: 0.00 Mbps in Philadelphia versus 1,897 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Philadelphia is 0.00% versus 92.19% in North Central.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Central 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
- Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brewerytown, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Alleghany West, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westgate, Henderson, NV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast, Reno, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pelican, Cape Coral, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glassell Park, Los Angeles, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gage Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Forest Park, Springfield, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds