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Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

Over 4,593 people in Pittsburgh found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

96.24% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Windstream

0.02% availability
Windstream logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#3

Verizon

84.78% availability
Verizon logo

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2718)

Fios customers get upload speeds as fast as their download speeds.

#4

Verizon Fios Fiber

95.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Compare Verizon Fios Internet Plans with speeds up to 1Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.

#5

Xfinity

86.65% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#6

Viasat

4.17% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#7

CenturyLink

0.01% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#8

HughesNet

4.67% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Pittsburgh, PA

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Pittsburgh

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in most parts of Pittsburgh, if it is available at your address. Fiber internet is one of the fastest and most reliable types of internet and is ideal for remote work, streaming, gaming, and busy households with lots of connected devices. In many areas of Pittsburgh, you will see speed tiers from 1 Mbps to 5 Gbps, with pricing generally in the $39.95-$99/mo range.

Windstream is a solid choice in Pittsburgh, if fiber is not available where you live. Cable internet is widely available in many parts of Pittsburgh and can support most households with speeds up to 2 Gbps and plans starting at $39.99/mo.

Verizon offers 5G home internet plans starting at $50/mo, and delivers speeds from 1 Mbps to 450 Mbps, depending on your address and signal strength. 5G internet can be a great alternative in many parts of Pittsburgh.

What is the fastest internet provider in Pittsburgh?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Pittsburgh, PA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 96.24% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps96.24%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps0.02%
Verizon Fios FiberFiber2 Gbps940 Mbps95.10%
VerizonFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps84.78%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps86.65%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps0.01%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps4.17%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps4.67%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Pittsburgh?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Pittsburgh starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Windstream offers the next lowest price at $39.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon Fios Fiber$69.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Verizon$69.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh has 4 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

79.21%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

77.46%

Most widely available wired option. Windstream covers 0.02%, Xfinity covers 86.65%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

66.43%

Windstream, max 2 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Pittsburgh residents.

Pittsburgh, PA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Pittsburgh, PA has a total of 18 internet providers including  12 Fiber providers, 6 Cable providers, 11 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Pittsburgh, PA by Coverage Area

All 18 internet providers serving Pittsburgh by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 9 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber96.24%
2.Verizon Fios Fiber2 Gbps940 MbpsFiber95.10%
3.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone86.65%
4.Verizon1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Television / Mobile / Phone84.78%
5.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless84.78%
6.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone4.67%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone4.17%
8.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL3.19%
9.Armstrong400 Mbps25 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.85%
10.Consolidated Communications20 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.09%
11.FairPoint Communications50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.03%
12.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone0.02%
13.CenturyLink1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone0.01%
14.Birch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
15.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~
16.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
17.XO Communications~~DSL / Fixed Wireless~
18.Cogent Communications~~Fiber~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Pittsburgh?

Yes. Pittsburgh residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

Verizon Forward

Up to $30 off/mo for eligible Fios or 5G home for qualifying households. Verizon Forward includes 12 months of job resources & skills training.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsburgh

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Pittsburgh, PA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 18 internet providers in Pittsburgh, PA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Pittsburgh, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Pittsburgh. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Pittsburgh residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. Verizon Forward has eligible Fios or 5G home with up to $30 off/mo. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Pittsburgh, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Pittsburgh. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Pittsburgh is 112 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Pittsburgh, PA.

EarthLink Fiber, Verizon Fios Fiber, Xfinity, Verizon, and HughesNet offer internet in Pittsburgh, PA.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Verizon Fios Fiber: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Verizon: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $69.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Library Association
22 Wabash Street, Suite 203
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-1123
Andrew Bayne Memorial Library
34 North Balph Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 766-7447
Avalon Public Library
317 South Home Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 761-2288
Baldwin Borough Public Library
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 885-2255
Brentwood Library
3501 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 882-5694
C C Mellor Memorial Library
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-0909
Carnegie Free Library Of Swissvale
1800 Monongahela Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-2300
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Allegheny
1230 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 237-1890
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Beechview
1910 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 563-2900
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Brookline
708-710 Brookline Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 561-1003
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Carrick
1811 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 882-3897
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Downtown Business
612 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 281-7141
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - East Liberty
130 S. Whitfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 363-8232
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Hazelwood
4901 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 421-2517
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Hill District
2177 Centre Avenue At Kirkpatrick Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-3753
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Homewood
7101 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 731-3080
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Knoxville
400 Brownsville Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 381-6543
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
279 Fisk Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-3668
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Library For The Blind And Physically Handicapped
4724 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-2440
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 622-3114
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Mt. Washington
315 Grandview Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
(412) 381-3380
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Sheraden
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204
(412) 331-1135
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - South Side
2205 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 431-0505
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill
5801 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 422-9650
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - West End
47 Wabash Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-1717
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh - Woods Run
1201 Woods Run Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 761-3730
Community Library Of Castle Shannon
3677 Myrtle Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 563-4552
Cooper-Siegel Community Library
403 Fox Chapel Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 828-9520
Crafton Public Library
140 Bradford Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 922-6877
Dormont Public Library
2950 West Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
(412) 531-8754
Forest Hills Library
444 Avenue D
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 824-3567
Green Tree Public Library
10 W Manilla Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-9292
Mount Lebanon Public Library
16 Castle Shannon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
(412) 531-1912
Northland Public Library
300 Cumberland Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-8100
Pleasant Hills Public Library
302 Old Clairton Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 655-2424
Plum Borough Library
445 Center-New Texas Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 798-7323
Robinson Township Library
1000 Church Hill Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 787-3906
Upper St Clair Township Library
1820 Mclaughlin Run Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
(412) 835-5540
Whitehall Public Library
100 Borough Park Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
(412) 882-6622
Wilkinsburg Public Library
605 Ross Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 244-2940
Wilkinsburg Public Library - Eastridge Branch
1900 Graham Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 342-0056
William E. Anderson Library Of Penn Hills
1037 Stotler Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 798-3507

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