Verizon Fios is the best overall internet provider in Philadelphia. It offers symmetrical upload and download speeds of up to 1000 Mbps for a starting price of $49.99 per month. Verizon’s fiber-rich plans are available in almost 95 percent of the city. In comparison, Xfinity cable internet plans are accessible in almost 87 percent of the city for a starting price of $25 per month. Even though Xfinity subscribers can enjoy download speeds up to 1200 Mbps on the coaxial cable network, the upload speed cannot exceed 35 Mbps.