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Internet providers in Pittsburgh, PA

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Best internet providers in Pittsburgh

Verizon – Best for customer satisfaction
Xfinity – Best for high internet speeds

Internet availability by connection type

Cable – 95%
Fiber optic – 93%
DSL – 87%

All available Pittsburgh residential internet providers

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type
Verizon	$39.99/mo.	3 – 940 Mbps	DSL, fiber
Xfinity	$29.99/mo.	15 – 400 Mbps	Cable
HughesNet	$59.99/mo.	Up to 25 Mbps	Satellite
Windstream	$37.00/mo.	25 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber
Earthlink	$59.95/mo.	3 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber

*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 11/22/21.

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

See how we review internet providers

Fastest internet providers in Pittsburgh

Provider	Speed	Plan	Price	Connection type
Consolidated Communications	1,000 Mbps	1 Gig	$70.00/mo.	Fiber
Verizon Fios	940 Mbps	Gigabit	$89.99/mo.	Fiber
Xfinity	1,200 Mbps	Gigabit	$79.99/mo.	Fiber

Pittsburgh high-speed internet availability compared to the United States’ average

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Pittsburgh – 100%
Pennsylvania – 93%
U.S. – 88%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Pittsburgh – 1%
Pennsylvania – 3%
U.S. – 25%

Source: FCC

Cheapest internet service providers in Pittsburgh

Provider	Speed	Price	Connection type
Consolidated Communications	50 Mbps	$35.00/mo.	Fiber
Xfinity	200 Mbps	$29.99/mo.	Cable
Verizon Fios	200 Mbps	$39.99/mo.	Fiber

Although all three of these providers — Xfinity, Consolidated Communications and Verizon Fios — have affordable monthly rates, the prices for these Pittsburgh internet providers may not include charges for equipment, installation and taxes. These rates may require you to sign up for autopay, paperless billing or both. Also, listed rates may increase in three to 12 months after the introductory offer expires.

Allconnect’s affordable choice: Xfinity

Xfinity offers the best cheap high speed internet in Pittsburgh, PA. It is not only $6 less than Consolidated Communications, it also offers speeds 150 Mbps faster.

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Allconnect Rating

3.53 / 5

Xfinity: Best for high internet speeds

One of the best internet providers in Pittsburgh, Xfinity’s high-speed internet connection is available to 95% of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Xfinity’s three Pittsburgh plans range from 200 Mbps to a city high of 1200 Mbps. Its rates span from a city low of $29.99 to $79.99.

Why Pittsburgh loves Xfinity

Xfinity offers the fastest max speeds of any provider in Pittsburgh, along with the lowest starting rate.
Xfinity ranks second for customer satisfaction in the south in a J.D. Power survey.

Things to consider

Xfinity’s lowest rate is just a promotional rate for the first year, and your rate will increase by $20-$30/mo. after that.
Your Xfinity bill will be higher than advertised because of equipment costs and hidden fees.

Learn more about Xfinity internet

Allconnect Rating

4.02 / 5

Verizon: Best for customer satisfaction

Another provider offering the best internet in Pittsburgh is Verizon Fios, which is available to 93% of the Pittsburgh area. Verizon offers three plans of fiber internet in Pittsburgh, with speeds from 200 – 1000 Mbps and rates from $39.99-$89.99/mo.

Why Pittsburgh loves Verizon

With a customer satisfaction score of 4.25, Verizon tops all other providers.
You won’t have to worry about rate increases with Verizon Fios.

Things to consider

At $15/mo., Verizon’s equipment rental fees are on the high side.
Quoted rates require enrollment in autopay and paperless billing.

Learn more about Verizon Fios internet

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Written by:

Laurie Garrison

Allconnect contributor

Laurie Garrison is a Florida-based freelance writer whose specialties include sports business and sports tech. She also writes on broadband subjects, as well as business and marketing awards entries where she ha… Read more