Best Internet Providers in York, Pennsylvania

What is the best internet provider in York?

Xfinity is York’s best internet service provider, with the best availability, lowest starting prices and fastest speeds. It’s the only wired provider (cable or fiber) in the city, and although prices increase significantly after one to three years, it’s still the best bet for fast, reliable internet in York.

If you don’t want to deal with Xfinity’s price increases, both T-Mobile and Verizon offer wireless internet service in the area, with plans starting at $50 per month. They don’t reach the same speeds as Xfinity — Verizon comes close — but they provide plenty of bandwidth for most households.

Best internet in York

York internet providers compared

Provider	Internet technology	Monthly price range	Speed range	Monthly equipment costs	Data cap	Contract	CNET review score
Starlink Read full review	Satellite	$120	25-220Mbps	$599 (up front)	None	None	6.1
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans)	72-245Mbps	None	None	None	7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$70 ($35-$45 for eligible Verizon Wireless customers)	50-1,000Mbps	None	None	None	7.2
Xfinity Read full review	Cable	$25-$80	200-1,200Mbps	$15 (optional)	None	Optional	7

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s the cheapest internet plan in York?

Provider	Starting price	Max download speed	Monthly equipment fee
Xfinity Connect More Read full review	$25	200Mbps	$15 (optional)
Xfinity Fast Read full review	$35	400Mbps	$15 (optional)
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review	$50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans)	245Mbps	None
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review	$50 ($35 with eligible mobile plans)	300Mbps	None

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in York

The best internet deals and the top promotions in York depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

York internet providers, such as Verizon 5G Home Internet and Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, including T-Mobile Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.

How many members of your household use the internet?

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

Fastest internet plans in York

Provider	Starting price	Max download speed	Max upload speed	Data cap	Connection type
Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review	$80	1,200Mbps	35Mbps	None	Cable
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review	$70	1,000Mbps	20Mbps	None	Cable
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review	$70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans)	1,000Mbps	75Mbps	None	Fixed wireless

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you’re looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you’ll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here’s an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics: browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, and streaming low-quality video.
5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming.
100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming.
500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in York

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike with the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.

It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds?
Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying?
Are customers happy with their service?

The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.