The best internet provider often comes down to simply what’s available in your area. That may be the case for many in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where Xfinity is CNET’s pick for the best internet service provider overall.
In addition to the best high-speed internet coverage throughout the area, Xfinity offers the best plan variety, including the cheapest internet and fastest plans in Lancaster. Xfinity Connect More starts at $25 per month for speeds up to 200 megabits per second, while the Gigabit x2 plan offers up to 2,000Mbps starting at $110.
If Xfinity doesn’t float your boat, Brightspeed may bring fiber internet to your area soon. Otherwise, potential broadband alternatives in Lancaster include fixed wireless internet from Verizon 5G Home Internet or T-Mobile Home Internet. Verizon has better fixed wireless coverage in Lancaster, along with cheaper service and faster max speeds than T-Mobile, but the latter may provide a better option for broadband in rural areas.
Finally, DSL internet from Verizon or Frontier may be available in Lancaster but are options hardly worth considering and not ones that I would recommend. With slow speeds and high pricing, there are better choices for home internet in Lancaster.
Our methodology
Speed range
75 – 2,000Mbps
Price range
$20 – $120 per month
Our take – Xfinity has the best high-speed coverage in Lancaster, but there’s more to the provider than availability. The cable ISP offers a variety of reasonably priced plans to choose from, including internet and TV bundles. You may have to sign a one-year contract to get the lowest pricing, and renting equipment may add $15 to your bill, but there are few drawbacks to Xfinity otherwise.