In Allegheny County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.68% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,033 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
7 Internet Service Providers in Allegheny County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Allegheny County are not shown.
Allegheny County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Allegheny County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.68% of Allegheny County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Allegheny County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Allegheny County.
How fast are internet speeds in Allegheny County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Allegheny County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Allegheny County home can get up to 1,033 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Allegheny County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Allegheny County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Allegheny County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Allegheny County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.88% of Allegheny County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.58% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Allegheny County homes.
Internet Market Health in Allegheny County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Allegheny County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Allegheny County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Allegheny County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Allegheny County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Allegheny County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Allegheny County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Allegheny County, along with details on where in Allegheny County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Allegheny County, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.21%, or 1,189,267 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Allegheny County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Allegheny County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Allegheny County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Allegheny County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Allegheny County, PA
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.12%, or 1,029,100 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Allegheny County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Allegheny County.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Allegheny County customers is up to 617 Mbps.
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- 59.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allegheny County fiber providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 880 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 582 Mbps.
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- 59.1% up to 880.0 Mbps
- 40.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Allegheny County, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 69.99%, or 856,242 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Allegheny County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Allegheny County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Allegheny County customers is up to 7.2 Mbps.
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- 19.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Allegheny County DSL providers. Verizon offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.81 Mbps.
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- 38.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 50.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Allegheny County, PA
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 4.84%, or 59,221 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, central, southwest, east, southeast, and west Allegheny County area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allegheny County.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from Consolidated goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Allegheny County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Allegheny County DSL providers. Consolidated offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Allegheny County, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 3.07%, or 37,559 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, northeast, and central Allegheny County area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allegheny County.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Allegheny County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Armstrong cable. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Allegheny County cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Allegheny County, PA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 1.33%, or 16,254 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, south, west, southwest, northwest, central, and north Allegheny County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Allegheny County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Allegheny County customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 31.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allegheny County DSL providers. Windstream offers 14 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 94 Mbps.
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- 30.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Allegheny County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.67%, or 497,502 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Allegheny County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Allegheny County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Allegheny County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Allegheny County. The fastest plan anyone in Allegheny County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Allegheny County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Allegheny County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Allegheny County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Allegheny County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Allegheny County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Allegheny County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Allegheny County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Allegheny County are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,033 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.68% in Allegheny County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Allegheny County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Washington County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beaver County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hancock County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Armstrong County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brooke County, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greene County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Franklin County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Travis County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds