Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Lawson Heights, 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 Lawson Heights:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.9% |
2 | Citizens of Kecksburg | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 97.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Lawson Heights 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
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Lawson Heights are compared to Westmoreland County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Pennsylvania overall?
Average download speeds in Lawson Heights of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Westmoreland County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Pennsylvania.
Lawson Heights Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 97.2% of Westmoreland County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 15.3% of Westmoreland County residents
The average internet download speed in Westmoreland County is 21.95 Mbps based upon 543280 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Lawson Heights is 4.4% faster than the average in Pennsylvania and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Lawson Heights is 7.19 Mbps. This is 12.5% faster than the Westmoreland County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 95.4% of Lawson Heights 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 Lawson Heights 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 Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania?
The following zip codes were used: 15650
How do the internet speeds in Lawson Heights compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Click through to see how the Lawson Heights broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arendtsville, Boswell, Hatboro, Ligonier, Oil City, Tyler Run, Whitfield
Who has the fastest internet service in Lawson Heights?
Citizens of Kecksburg with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lawson Heights.
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 Lawson Heights, 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 Lawson Heights, PA residents.
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.
Lawson Heights 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.

Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages