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Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Home Internet in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • EarthLink
    • Verizon
    • Xfinity
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.4%
  • 2. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
    Availability: 90.4%
    Pittsburgh speed tests confirm high speeds for Verizon
  • 4. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 99.6%
    Pittsburgh speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 57.7%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 34.4%
  • 9. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

The best internet providers in Pittsburgh are Xfinity and Verizon Fios. Xfinity is a top internet provider in Pittsburgh because it offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps through its innovative Gigabit X2 fiber technology with xFi Complete coverage. Xfinity also offers great value with several of its plans, including Xfinity Select TV + Connect Internet bundles starting at $55 per month with xFi Gateway included. Xfinity also ranked highly on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2024 with a score of 75.

Verizon Fios Home Internet is another leading internet provider in Pittsburgh that also operates on a Fios fiber network. With Fios Gigabit Connection speeds up to 940 Mbps and numerous Verizon Home + Mobile promotions for signing up, Verizon Fios provides great value for an internet provider. Compared to Xfinity, Verizon secured the 2nd spot in the ACSI in 2024 out of 12 contenders.

Fastest Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

Xfinity is the fastest provider in Pittsburgh, with speeds up to 2 Gbps.

Xfinity and Verizon Fios offer the fastest internet speeds in Pittsburgh. Xfinity’s Gigabit X2 service reaches download speeds up to 2 Gbps through their advanced xFi Gateway with WiFi 6E that can service multiple devices simultaneously. And with 99.6 percent availability and xFi Complete coverage, Xfinity is a compelling choice impossible to ignore.

Verizon Fios also offers lightning-fast speeds through their Fios Home Router. Its Fios fiber-optic technology supports Gigabit Connection plans with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. Verizon Fios may not be as fast as Xfinity, but its Fios 300/300 fiber internet plans with Whole-Home WiFi are much more affordable, starting at just $49.99 per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • EarthLink
  • Verizon
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
99.63%

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Internet Availability in Pittsburgh, PA

Whether you currently live in Pittsburgh or you’re looking to relocate there, the City of Bridges has multiple internet provider options to fit your needs. If you’re searching for the most widely available provider, you’ll want to go with Xfinity for its widespread cable internet service reaching 99.6% of the city. If you want more speed, however, we recommend choosing Verizon Fios since it reaches 90.4% of Pittsburgh and provides a reliable and quick fiber internet connection.

Since Xfinity runs on the already established cable infrastructure in Pittsburgh, it covers most addresses in the city and surrounding areas. You can access service whether you live in Millvale, north of the Allegheny River, or you reside in East Liberty or on the other side of the Monongahela River in Duquesne Heights. The only places where you may experience some coverage gaps with Xfinity are in South Pittsburgh near Hays Woods along East Carson Street, as well as in the communities around Riverview Park.

If you prefer Verizon Fios for your internet provider in Pittsburgh, you’ll likely be able to get it at your address — especially if you live in one of the prominent neighborhoods throughout the city. Verizon Fios offers substantial coverage in South Pittsburgh, around Mount Washington and Allentown, and in East Pittsburgh near Squirrel Hill and Wilkinsburg. You may find some places where Verizon isn’t offered if you live in Downtown Pittsburgh, however, especially as you move into the Middle Hill and Crawford-Roberts areas near Duquesne University.

As an alternative to Verizon Fios, you can also choose EarthLink for fiber internet service. EarthLink reaches 91.2% of Pittsburgh, and it covers many of the same areas as Verizon Fios.

Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Pittsburgh, PA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Pittsburgh, PA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.24%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.67%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
93.31%

Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink Fiber $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Verizon $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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