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Internet providers in Tarentum, PA

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Tarentum, PA internet providers

Provider
Verizon $49.99 300 - 940 MbpsDSL99%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable99%
Salsgiver $55.00 25 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic2.565%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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Tarentum internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Tarentum 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 Tarentum area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Tarentum residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 69% of those living in Tarentum.

There are five internet providers serving the Tarentum area, and 99.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tarentum's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Tarentum

The largest internet providers in Tarentum are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Tarentum.

DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Tarentum residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Tarentum’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Tarentum residents.

Verizon DSL internet

Provider
Verizon
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

99%

DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Tarentum covering 99% of the area.

DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Tarentum 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 Tarentum, $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 Tarentum, $0.66.

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 Tarentum. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tarentum's providers, 250 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

10 Mbps

Average availability

99%

Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Tarentum covering 99% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tarentum 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 Tarentum, $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 Tarentum, $0.66.

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 Tarentum. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tarentum's providers, 250 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Tarentum covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Tarentum where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Tarentum, $53.99.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tarentum, $0.66.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Tarentum. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tarentum's providers, 250 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Tarentum with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Tarentum. The next fastest internet provider in Tarentum is Salsgiver, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.565% of the area.

Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Tarentum with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tarentum, $53.99.

Salsgiver is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Tarentum, covering 2.565% of the city.

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.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

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%.