In Ellwood City there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 979 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Ellwood City
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ellwood City are not shown.
Ellwood City Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Ellwood City is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.74% of Ellwood City. 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 Armstrong. Call one of the companies with service in Ellwood City above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Ellwood City.
How fast are internet speeds in Ellwood City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ellwood City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ellwood City home can get up to 979 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.60% 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 Ellwood City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Ellwood City, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ellwood City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ellwood City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.55% of Ellwood City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.04% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.03%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ellwood City homes.
Internet Market Health in Ellwood City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Ellwood City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ellwood City homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ellwood City 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, Ellwood City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ellwood City, along with details on where in Ellwood City and at what speeds.
Armstrong Cable in Ellwood City, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 97.58%, or 15,433 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ellwood City area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ellwood City.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellwood City. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellwood City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Ellwood City 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 the slowest compared to other Ellwood City cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL in Ellwood City, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 96.91%, or 15,327 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ellwood City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ellwood City.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellwood City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from Verizon goes up to 15 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ellwood City customers is up to 7.6 Mbps.
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- 25.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Ellwood City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Verizon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ellwood City DSL providers. Verizon offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 0.85 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Ellwood City, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 6.04%, or 956 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, southwest, west, southeast, northwest, and east Ellwood City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellwood City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellwood City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellwood City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ellwood City 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 the fastest compared to other Ellwood City cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in Ellwood City, PA
Armstrong fiber coverage
About 2.55%, or 404 people, have Armstrong fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, and northeast Ellwood City area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellwood City.
Armstrong fiber download speeds
Armstrong is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellwood City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Armstrong fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ellwood City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong fiber upload speeds
In Ellwood City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Armstrong fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ellwood City fiber providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Ellwood City, PA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 2.23%, or 352 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east Ellwood City area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ellwood City.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ellwood City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ellwood City customers is up to 8.0 Mbps.
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- 7.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ellwood City download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ellwood City DSL providers. Centurylink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 0.70 Mbps.
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- 7.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 27.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Ellwood City, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 19.64%, or 3,106 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, north, south, southeast, northwest, and west Ellwood City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ellwood City.
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 Ellwood City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ellwood City. The fastest plan anyone in Ellwood City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ellwood City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ellwood City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ellwood City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ellwood City compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Ellwood City are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 979 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 99.74% in Ellwood City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ellwood City 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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- Wampum, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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