Who is our top ranked provider in Birmingham PA? [Updated]

Best Birmingham Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Birmingham, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Birmingham:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	53 Mbps	84.4%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Birmingham PA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Birmingham have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Birmingham are compared to Chester County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Pennsylvania overall?
Average download speeds in Birmingham of 32.3 Mbps are slower than the Chester County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

Birmingham Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Chester County is 33.49 Mbps based upon 1228480 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Birmingham is 7.19 Mbps. This is 25.8% slower than the average in Pennsylvania and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Birmingham is 3.6% slower than the Chester County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Birmingham is 7.19 Mbps. This is 23.1% slower than the Chester County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.2% of Chester County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 87.1% of Chester County residents

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Birmingham residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for Birmingham, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in Birmingham?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Birmingham.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Birmingham, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 16686, 19317, 19366 and 19382

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Birmingham internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Birmingham compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Birmingham broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blawnox, Boswell, Clay, Kingston, Little Britain, Paradise, Souderton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Birmingham, Pennsylvania population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Birmingham, Pennsylvania?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II provides broadband internet service to 84.4% of Birmingham.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Birmingham Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.