In Fayette County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 96.48% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Fayette County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Fayette County are not shown.
Fayette County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Fayette County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 96.48% of Fayette 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 Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Fayette County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Fayette County.
How fast are internet speeds in Fayette County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fayette County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fayette County home can get up to 995 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fayette County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Fayette County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Fayette County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fayette 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 9.84% of Fayette County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 80.93% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 3.67%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.04%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.52% of Fayette County homes.
Internet Market Health in Fayette County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fayette 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 Fayette County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Fayette 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, Fayette County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Fayette County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Fayette County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fayette County, along with details on where in Fayette County and at what speeds.
Verizon DSL in Fayette County, PA
Verizon DSL coverage
About 85.16%, or 116,335 people, have Verizon DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fayette County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fayette County.
Verizon DSL download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Verizon DSL is below average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette 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 Fayette County customers is up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 33.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
Verizon DSL upload speeds
In Fayette County 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 slowest compared to other Fayette 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 Fayette 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 0.86 Mbps.
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- 54.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.1 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Fayette County, PA
Atlantic Broadband cable coverage
About 56.74%, or 77,508 people, have Atlantic Broadband cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fayette County area. Atlantic Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Fayette County.
Atlantic Broadband cable download speeds
Atlantic Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Atlantic Broadband cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Atlantic Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fayette County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband cable upload speeds
In Fayette County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Atlantic Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Atlantic Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fayette County cable providers. Atlantic Broadband offers 3 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 Fayette County is up to 53 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Atlantic Broadband customers can get speeds up to 53 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 53.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Fayette County, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 24.13%, or 32,969 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, central, north, northwest, west, southwest, and south Fayette County area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fayette County.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Fayette 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 Fayette County cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Fayette County, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 8.04%, or 10,986 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northwest, south, central, southwest, and east Fayette County 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 Fayette County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fayette County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Fayette 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 above average compared to other Fayette County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Fayette County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
LHTC Broadband Fiber in Fayette County, PA
LHTC Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.35%, or 7,304 people, have LHTC Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Fayette County area. LHTC Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fayette County.
LHTC Broadband fiber download speeds
LHTC Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LHTC Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from LHTC Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Fayette County customers is up to 284 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
LHTC Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Fayette County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for LHTC Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LHTC Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fayette County fiber providers. LHTC Broadband 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 Fayette County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 200 Mbps. On average, LHTC Broadband customers can get speeds up to 284 Mbps.
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- 10.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
QCOL Fiber in Fayette County, PA
QCOL fiber coverage
About 4.44%, or 6,069 people, have QCOL fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and south Fayette County area. QCOL is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fayette County.
QCOL fiber download speeds
QCOL is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, QCOL fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from QCOL goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
QCOL fiber upload speeds
In Fayette County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for QCOL fiber. Compared to other ISPs, QCOL is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Fayette County fiber providers. QCOL offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications Cable in Fayette County, PA
Consolidated cable coverage
About 1.40%, or 1,910 people, have Consolidated cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, north, and northeast Fayette 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 Fayette County.
Consolidated Communications cable download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Consolidated cable is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications cable upload speeds
In Fayette County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated cable. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Fayette County cable providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Fayette County, PA
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 1.40%, or 1,910 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, central, north, and northeast Fayette 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 Fayette County.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fayette County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from Consolidated goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fayette County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fayette 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 Fayette County DSL providers. Consolidated offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fayette County is up to 1.5 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Fayette County, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 27.66%, or 37,784 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Fayette 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 a small portion of Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County. The fastest plan anyone in Fayette County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Fayette County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fayette County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fayette County compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Fayette County are comparable versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 969 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 99.41% versus 96.48% in Fayette County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fayette 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
- Greene County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monongalia County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westmoreland County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Preston County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garrett County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cambria County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wright County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spotsylvania County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rapides Parish, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Robeson County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds