
Internet providers in Pittsburgh, PA
Shopping for internet plans in Pittsburgh? Compare our top picks for best internet service providers in Pittsburgh, PA to find the plan that best fits your needs.
Find internet providers in Pittsburgh
Edit your location below to find providers in your area. Enter your full address for the most accurate results.
COVID Practices
Unlimited data allowance
AT&T consumer home internet or Fixed Wireless Internet customers can use unlimited internet data through September 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation is the default installation option when available for customers.
Temporary speed upgrade
Get a temporary speed upgrade to 50 Mbps when you order Cox 10 & 30 Mbps internet plans. Offers valid through June 30, 2020.
Installation practices
Self-installation encouraged. Select your desired installation date, and a Cox representative will call to confirm or reschedule your appointment.
N/A
Installation practices
Safety-first Installation: A Frontier technician will perform your installation with appropriate safety protocols including wearing protective equipment and maintaining social distancing. In taking these precautions, it’s recommended that Frontier customers wear a face mask or face covering for the safety of technicians.
New TV plan
Introducing a new “Local 50” video plan to support contactless installation.
Installation practices
Contactless installation: Mediacom will send an installation kit and a technician to set up a single high-speed data connection, phone, or one local TV channel plan with the help of someone in your home.
N/A
Installation practices
Self-installation is encouraged. For professional installation, contact-free delivery is available for work done outside of the home. For customers moving more than 7 days from the date the order is placed, professional installation is available.
N/A
Installation practices
Free Contactless Delivery: An Xfinity technician will drop-off your equipment with installation instructions, then perform any outside work. Get your installation fees back in a customer credit for a no-charge installation.
Best internet providers in Pittsburgh
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. 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 providersFastest 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 |
*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. Speeds may vary. As of 11/22/21.
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 |
*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.
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.

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.

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.
Allconnect: Let us compare providers for you
Why should you choose Allconnect? We’re the #1 broadband marketplace in the U.S, meaning you can trust us to search, compare and order internet and TV service for your home.
Get started
We value your feedback
Was this page helpful?
We value your feedback
We’re glad! Tell us what helped most on this page.
We value your feedback
Was this page helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your insight helps, and we’ll do our best to improve your experience.


Written by:
Laurie GarrisonAllconnect 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
Edited by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
Related pages
What to read next
Read more- FeaturedAll you need to know about streaming TV — A beginner’s guide Joe Supan — 6 min read
- Featured10 questions you should ask before choosing an internet service Ari Howard — 4 min read
- FeaturedA renter’s guide to choosing internet and TV service Virginia Brown — 3 min read
Latest
Friday, May 13, 2022
Eligible households can now get high-speed internet for freeRobin Layton — 2 min read
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
LGBTQ youth resources: Bridging the digital divideRobin Layton — 10 min read
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
What is a good internet speed? It depends on your needsDavid Anders — 7 min read