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Internet providers in Pittsburgh, PA

1. T-Mobile Home Internet
65% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

2. EarthLink.
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Ranked #1 Overall byĀ Highspeedinternet.comĀ customer satisfaction survey for 2021 & 2022.

3. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
5G Home, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(14)ā—Š
4. Windstream
43% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps

User Rating(589)ā—Š
5. Hughesnet
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

6. Xfinity
100% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
7. Consolidated Communications
55% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
8. Mid-Hudson Cable
98% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
400Mbps
1. Comcast Business
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(41)ā—Š
2. Verizon Home Internet
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2048Mbps

User Rating(14)ā—Š
3. Earthlink Business
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
4. Hughesnet
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(417)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

5. Zayo Group
9% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Ooma
50% available in Pittsburgh
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
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7. Consolidated Communications
55% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
8. Mid-Hudson Cable
98% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
400Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
2. Visible
Available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
58% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. Xfinity Mobile
Available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

Save up to $830 on an eligible 5g phone with trade in!

5. AT&T Wireless
99% available in Pittsburgh
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Pittsburgh

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Pittsburgh area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$55.98/mo

Average speed
178.1 Mbps

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Most popular provider

Pittsburgh Residential Internet Coverage

As one of the largest cities in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is home to several local and national internet service providers.

Fiber internet is available through Verizon Fios, which currently brings service to all of Pittsburgh except part of Marshall and West Oakland.

This is nearly identical to the Verizon service map, which covers West Oakland but still does not bring service to Marshall.

Windstream currently has a fairly limited service area in Pittsburgh, starting south of Southside Flats and reaching as far south as Hays and Brookline. Service reaches as far west as Beechview.

Through Xfinity, almost every home and business in Pittsburgh benefits from access to high-speed internet. The only neighborhoods that fall outside of the service area are Perry South and part of Squirrel Hill.

Megapath has a far-reaching service area that runs as far west as Fairywood and Wing Gap. The service map reaches the eastern communities of Homewood North and East Hills. Far northern neighborhoods like Perry North and Summer Hill are within this large service area, as are southern neighborhoods like Overbrook and Carrick.

Provider Level 3 Communications has a large service area that covers several parts of Pittsburgh, although service stops short of Perry South in the north and Esplen in the west. Coverage stops just outside of Mount Oliver in the south and Swisshelm Park in the east.

Currently, Cogent Communication offers service to a narrow strip of central Pittsburgh, including the Central Business District, Crawford Roberts, and Bedford Dwellings.

And last, covering all of the major neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, TOAST.net makes high-speed internet widely available.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Pittsburgh

Average download speed
178.08 Mbps

Average upload speed
64.22 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
19.76 ms

Average jitter
24.24 ms

 

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Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

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Learn more about Xfinity

Learn more about Consolidated Communications

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Summary of Pittsburgh internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
EarthLink. Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink.
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home, DSL & Fiber 2048 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Windstream DSL 2000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Windstream
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Consolidated Communications Cable, DSL & Other Copper Wireline 50 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Mid-Hudson Cable Cable 400 Mbps N/A View Plans for Mid-Hudson Cable

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Pittsburgh

Don't worry, you're not alone out there. Read some reviews from verified customers to get the real scoop
on internet providers in Pittsburgh.

XFINITY

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Richard G | 07-25-2023

Good

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Verizon

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Mare P | 10-20-2014

Verizon's service and speed are pretty good. The only time I didn't have the internet is when we had a bad storm and the power went out. Every once in a while it might get a little slow for a little bit. But, that might be because I have several gadgets connected, too. But, over all I've been pretty happy with the service and speed. Now the price on the other hand seems a little expensive to me. But, in all actuality its pretty comparable to other services out there for the service and speed.

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 3

Verizon

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Amanda B | 07-31-2014

We've been fairly happy with Verizon Fios. The internet speed is very fast, and it rarely ever goes out.

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Mare P | 10-20-2014

Verizon's service and speed are pretty good. The only time I didn't have the internet is when we had a bad storm and the power went out. Every once in a while it might get a little slow for a little bit. But, that might be because I have several gadgets connected, too. But, over all I've been pretty happy with the service and speed. Now the price on the other hand seems a little expensive to me. But, in all actuality its pretty comparable to other services out there for the service and speed.

Was this review helpful? Yes 16 No 3

Verizon

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Mare P | 06-26-2014

I've had Verizon Fios for several years and I've been pretty happy with it. Although, I think all cable in general is expensive. I have the cable, phone and internet bundle. It was nice at first when the price was decent. But, every bill I get it goes up a little. And, over the past several years that adds up. I don't even have any of the prime movie channels and its still expensive. But, other than the price, I've been pretty happy.

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Verizon

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Amanda B | 07-31-2014

We've been fairly happy with Verizon Fios. The internet speed is very fast, and it rarely ever goes out.

Was this review helpful? Yes 9 No 2

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