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

East McKeesport, PA High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of East McKeesport, 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 East McKeesport:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.4%
2	Verizon	Fiber	940 Mbps	880 Mbps	97.8%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport compare to Allegheny County? The average speed in East McKeesport 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.

East McKeesport Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 1.6% of the Allegheny County population
The average internet download speed in East McKeesport is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.3% of the East McKeesport population
Fiber optic internet is available to 97.7% of East McKeesport residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in East McKeesport, PA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport 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 East McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Who has the fastest internet service in East McKeesport?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in East McKeesport.

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

The following zip codes were used: 15035

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new East McKeesport internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the East McKeesport broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Chester Heights, Cheswick, Eddington, Johnstown, Sewickley, Thompson, Tyrone

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in East McKeesport - Verizon.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.4% of East McKeesport.

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.

East McKeesport 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.