In North Central there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 90.58% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,675 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
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 90.58% of North Central. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Earthlink. Call one of the companies with service in North Central above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in North Central?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in North Central.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average North Central home can get up to 1,675 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,048 Mbps, which 60.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 30.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Central.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of North Central, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
EarthLink Fiber in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 90.58%, or 25,213 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Central.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Central. The fastest plan anyone in North Central can order from EarthLink goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Central customers is up to 1,675 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In North Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Central fiber providers. EarthLink 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,655 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in North Central, Philadelphia, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 90.58%, or 25,213 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Central area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Central.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Central. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Central. The fastest plan anyone in North Central can order from Verizon goes up to 2,048 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Central customers is up to 1,675 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In North Central download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other North Central fiber providers. Verizon 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 2,048 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 880 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 1,655 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 66.4% up to 2,048.0 Mbps
- 33.6% up to 880.0 Mbps
North Central Fiber 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 fiber internet in North Central compare to the rest of Philadelphia?
Fiber internet speeds in North Central are much faster versus the average speeds in Philadelphia: 0.00 Mbps in Philadelphia versus 1,675 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Philadelphia is 0.00% versus 90.58% in North Central.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hartranft, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brewerytown, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alleghany West, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Westgate, Henderson, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast, Reno, NV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pelican, Cape Coral, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greenbrier East, Chesapeake, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glassell Park, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gage Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East Broad, Black Lick, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds