Philadelphia / South Jersey

Broadband for self-hosting

The principal local field is unusually clear: Verizon Fios, Xfinity and Astound, with T-Mobile and Verizon 5G as wireless alternatives.

Broad field coverage

IndieIP covers the principal Philadelphia and South Jersey choices relevant to self-hosting. Exact service still varies by street, building and address.

Verizon Fios100% fiber across Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey

Essential requirementsMet

Desirable features

Near-symmetrical upload • multi-gig tiers • customer-owned router support

OverallExcellent self-hosting choice where available; upload performance is the standout advantage

XfinityDominant Philadelphia cable / fiber-powered footprint

Essential requirementsMet

Desirable features

IPv6 • documented port forwarding

OverallGood general self-hosting option, but upload is materially weaker than Fios on typical cable tiers

Astound BroadbandPhiladelphia cable and select fiber footprint

Essential requirementsMet with workaround

Desirable features

Select 100% fiber areas advertise symmetrical service up to 5 Gbps

OverallPotentially excellent on fiber, but use the static-IP service path for server hosting

Below the ordinary inbound self-hosting line

T-Mobile Home Internet5G fixed wireless

OverallNot recommended for ordinary inbound self-hosting; use a tunnel or overlay if necessary

Verizon 5G Home Internet5G fixed wireless

OverallNot recommended: current Verizon wireless Home Internet terms prohibit server hosting