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*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.98%
3 providers - 7.31%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 15214 ZIP code 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 15214 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in the 15214 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 15214 area, and 99.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 15214, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 165 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| Verizon | 142 Mbps | 121 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Pittsburgh.
The largest internet providers serving the 15214 ZIP code are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all in the 15214 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 85% of the area. Pittsburgh’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 15214 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in the 15214 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 15214 ZIP code 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 Pittsburgh, $53.99.
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 Pittsburgh, $0.38.
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 15214 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pittsburgh's providers, 438 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to nearly all households in the 15214 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines 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 Pittsburgh, $53.99.
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 Pittsburgh, $0.38.
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 15214 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pittsburgh's providers, 438 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 15214 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 15214 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 Pittsburgh, $53.99.
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 Pittsburgh, $0.38.
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 15214 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Pittsburgh's providers, 438 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 15214 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 15214 and the greater Pittsburgh area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pittsburgh at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Pittsburgh at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 15214 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 15214 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 15214. The next fastest internet provider in the 15214 ZIP code is Salsgiver, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.310% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 15214 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Pittsburgh, $53.99.
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 15214 ZIP code, covering 100% of the city. Salsgiver also offers fiber internet in 15214 and is available to 7.310% of households.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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