Best Internet Providers in State College, Pennsylvania

What is the best internet provider in State College? Xfinity tops CNET's list of the best internet providers in State College, Pennsylvania. It has widespread coverage, affordable starting prices and offers a range of plans. This cable internet provider also offers one of the cheapest internet plans with wide availability in the area -- Xfinity's 400Mbps plan starts at just $30 a month. If you have a need for speed, Xfinity also has a 2,100Mbps plan at $85 per month. Xfinity isn't without its downsides, however. While download speeds are fast, upload speeds are comparatively far slower on their cable network. You might also need to enter a contract for the best rates, which is not ideal for Penn State students staying just a semester. Also, equipment rental adds $15 monthly to your bill. Ookla's latest data says State College has a median download speed of around 228Mbps, which means fast internet isn't uncommon in the area. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff D ... Read full article.