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

Snow Shoe, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Snow Shoe, 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 Snow Shoe:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Zito West Holding	Cable	1000 Mbps	15 Mbps	92.9%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Snow Shoe PA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Snow Shoe compare to Centre County? The average speed in Snow Shoe is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Centre County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Pennsylvania average of 30.95 Mbps.

Snow Shoe Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Snow Shoe is 7.19 Mbps. This is 25.8% slower than the average in Pennsylvania and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Snow Shoe is 32.9% faster than the Centre County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Snow Shoe is 7.19 Mbps. This is 19% faster than the Centre County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 86.5% of Centre County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.3% of Centre County residents
The average internet download speed in Centre County is 24.31 Mbps based upon 309488 samples taken in the past year

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 Snow Shoe 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 Zito West Holding as the top provider for Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania.

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

Click through to see how the Snow Shoe broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bakerstown, Bechtelsville, Boswell, Bowmansville, Freedom, New Kensington, Palo Alto

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 Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 16874

Who has the fastest internet service in Snow Shoe?

Zito West Holding with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Snow Shoe.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania.

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.

Snow Shoe 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.