In Howard there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 14.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,559 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Howard, PA.
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Fiber Internet Service Provider in Howard
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 Howard are not shown.
Howard 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 Howard is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 14.85% of Howard. Areas in green have fiber 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 Howard above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard home can get up to 1,559 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 6.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.19% 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 Howard.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Howard, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.85% of Howard homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.94% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.66%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Howard homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard, along with details on where in Howard and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Howard, PA
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 14.85%, or 618 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Howard area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard. The fastest plan anyone in Howard can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Howard customers is up to 1,559 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Howard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard fiber providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard 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 131 Mbps.
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- 44.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Howard Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 0.00 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,559 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Pennsylvania is 0.00% versus 14.85% in Howard.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hublersburg, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mingoville, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Madisonburg, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Zion, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bellefonte, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mill Hall, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Farmers Mills, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Runville, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Salona, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spring Mills, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sugar Creek, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Appling, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Linwood, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spout Springs, NC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kamas, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glasgow, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Thomas, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Frenchtown, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stigler, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds