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

Best Altoona Internet Service Providers

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

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II	Cable	1000 Mbps	53 Mbps	98.1%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Altoona 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 Altoona which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

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

Altoona Internet Access Facts

There are 3 residential internet providers in Altoona, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Altoona is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 8.8% of the Blair County population
The average internet download speed in Altoona is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.2% of the Altoona population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Altoona residents

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 Altoona 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 Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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

Click through to see how the Altoona broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Conshohocken, Emerald Lakes, Hughesville, Laureldale, Lincoln University, Selinsgrove, Wilkes Barre

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Altoona, PA residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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 Altoona, Pennsylvania?

The following zip codes were used: 16601, 16602 and 16603

Who has the fastest internet service in Altoona?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Altoona.

Altoona 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.