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

Allison Park, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Allison Park, 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 Allison Park:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.7%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	94.1%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Allison Park 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 Allison Park compare to Allegheny County? The average speed in Allison Park is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Allegheny County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Pennsylvania average of 30.95 Mbps.

Allison Park Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 1.6% of the Allegheny County population
The average internet download speed in Allison Park is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.8% of the Allison Park population
Fiber optic internet is available to 97.1% of Allison Park residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Allison Park, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Allison Park is 6.5% faster than the Allegheny County average 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 Allison Park 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

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

Click through to see how the Allison Park broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cornwells Heights, Coudersport, Muhlenberg Park, Muncy, Paint, Union City, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown

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

The following zip codes were used: 15044, 15091, 15101, 15116 and 15237

Who has the fastest internet service in Allison Park?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Allison Park.

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 Allison Park, 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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Allison Park, PA residents.

Allison Park 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.