*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Oakmont is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Oakmont area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Oakmont residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 53% of those living in Oakmont.
There are four internet providers serving the Oakmont area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oakmont's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Oakmont are Verizon and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Oakmont.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Oakmont residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Verizon, which covers 41% of the area. Oakmont’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Oakmont residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in Oakmont covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Oakmont to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Oakmont, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakmont, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Oakmont. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakmont's providers, 298 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Oakmont covering 41% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Oakmont than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Oakmont, $53.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakmont, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Oakmont. These download speeds are available to 41% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakmont's providers, 298 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Oakmont covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oakmont residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Oakmont, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oakmont, $0.31.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Oakmont. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oakmont's providers, 298 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Oakmont, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Oakmont, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Oakmont and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oakmont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oakmont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Oakmont residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Oakmont with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Oakmont. The next fastest internet provider in Oakmont is Verizon, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Oakmont with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oakmont, $53.74.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oakmont, covering 41% of the city.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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