Who is our top ranked provider in Meadville PA? [Updated]

Meadville, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Meadville, Pennsylvania and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Meadville:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Armstrong Holdings	Cable	1000 Mbps	25 Mbps	93.7%
2	Windstream	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	80.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Meadville PA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Meadville which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Meadville are compared to Crawford County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Pennsylvania overall?
Average download speeds in Meadville of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Crawford County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.

Meadville Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Meadville is 123.8% faster than the Crawford County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Meadville is 7.19 Mbps. This is 127.5% faster than the Crawford County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 75.4% of Crawford County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 31.7% of Crawford County residents
The average internet download speed in Crawford County is 14.43 Mbps based upon 92936 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Meadville is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Meadville residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Armstrong Holdings as the top provider for Meadville, Pennsylvania.

How do the internet speeds in Meadville compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Click through to see how the Meadville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Conneaut Lakeshore, Crafton, Dover, Folsom, Lansdowne, New Bedford, West Milton

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Meadville, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 16335 and 16388

Who has the fastest internet service in Meadville?

Armstrong Holdings and Windstream with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Meadville.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Meadville - Windstream.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

Meadville Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.