Satellite TV in Pittsburgh is an excellent option for most people. Satellite TV providers are below. For satellite internet, the map shows which areas are better for DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, or satellite internet service. White and lightly-shaded areas have homes with no service but satellite.

Pittsburgh, PA Map of  Satellite alternatives

Recommended Satellite Alternative

Fiber
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless

 

Pittsburgh Satellite Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

Satellite TV in Pittsburgh

DISH and DIRECTV are excellent choices, and popular alternatives to cable companies like XFINITY for television service. Satellite TV generally provides Pittsburgh residents with better packages for less money. Do be aware, however, that unlike most cable service a deposit of up to several hundred dollars may be required for those with low credit scores. 97.89% of the Pittsburgh metro area homes are estimated to have alternatives to satellite television if credit and deposits may be an issue.

Customers who may want fiber or cable TV instead have that option in the majority of the Pittsburgh metro area. City residents will likely have satellite TV options only in no part of the city.

 

Satellite Internet in Pittsburgh, PA

Satellite internet should usually be seen as a last resort due to latency, known as lag. There are 13 internet service providers we recommend researching first. For the less than 1% of Pittsburgh residents who have no alternatives, however, satellite can at least keep you connected to the internet.

See the other 13 TV and internet providers in your area.

What is the fastest alternative to satellite internet in the Pittsburgh metro area?

  • Fiber is fastest for 6.73% of Pittsburgh homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 91.09% of Pittsburgh homes.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1% of Pittsburgh homes.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1% of Pittsburgh homes.

 

Alternatives to Satellite Service

Technology
Availability
Number of providers
Avg. Speed
Link
Fiber TV & Internet
53.61%
4
735 Mbps
Cable TV & Internet
96.98%
4
979 Mbps
DSL Internet
82.72%
4
17 Mbps
Fixed Wireless Internet
45.78%
1
25 Mbps
Satellite TV & Internet
100%
Many
15 Mbps
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You can either click one of the links above or call one of the satellite providers. If a better option is available, they will connect you. While it may seem strange to not sell their own product, these companies have deals with providers like XFINITY to make sure customers get the best service available.

 

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