Best Internet Providers in Altoona, PA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Altoona, PA
Altoona has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Altoona.
Ranks compare Altoona with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Altoona, PA at a Glance
Altoona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Breezeline
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Crowsnest Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Altoona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Altoona, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Altoona based on 404 Pennsylvania customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Altoona?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Altoona
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Gotlit.com - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Crowsnest Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Breezeline - fiber coverage map
- In The Stix Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dojo Networks - fiber coverage map
How Altoona Compares to Places Its Size
Altoona's report card score is tied 654th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 692nd of 749.
| Measure | Altoona | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Blair County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 66.2% | 514th of 749 | 48.1% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,435 Mbps | 559th of 749 | 2,392 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 642nd of 749 | 5.8 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 646th of 749 | 8% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 733rd of 749 | 90% | 94% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 646th of 749 | 87% | 90% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 551st of 749 | 74% | 76% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 637th of 749 | 73% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $62,740 | 673rd of 749 | $68,166 | $89,224 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 13% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 66.2% of homes in Altoona, against 48.1% across Blair County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Altoona are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,740 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Altoona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
XFINITY Fiber in Altoona, PA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,952 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 64.8% of Altoona homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,952 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 1,882 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Altoona from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Breezeline Fiber in Altoona, PA
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Breezeline Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Gotlit.com Fiber in Altoona, PA
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Gotlit.com offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Gotlit.com Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Dojo Networks Fiber in Altoona, PA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
900 Mbps
Dojo Networks offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Dojo Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 900 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Crowsnest Broadband Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
423 Mbps
Crowsnest Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Crowsnest Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 423 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 940 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 450, with an average of 115 Mbps throughout the city.
In The Stix Broadband Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
In The Stix Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Altoona homes. Across the city, In The Stix Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Altoona homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
62.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.1% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Altoona, PA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Breezeline Cable in Altoona, PA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 97.3% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Breezeline Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Altoona, PA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,990 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,990 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 247 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Altoona from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Altoona, PA.
Internet in Altoona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Altoona has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Altoona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Altoona
How Altoona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Altoona that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Hollidaysburg has the most homes with fiber (43.3%) and Bellwood the fewest (11.8%); Altoona has 66.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona (this page) | 58,530 | 66.2% | 2,435 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 48/100 |
| Hollidaysburg | 15,111 | 43.3% | 3,356 Mbps | 7 | B- | 53/100 |
| Duncansville | 9,696 | 32.0% | 2,848 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Bellwood | 3,226 | 11.8% | 1,154 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 56/100 |
| Dysart | 1,132 | 41.1% | 1,376 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 49/100 |
| Cross Keys | 428 | 50.0% | 3,626 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 27/100 |
| Foot of Ten | 417 | 85.4% | 1,836 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 39/100 |
| Horrell | 408 | 0.0% | 981 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 60/100 |
| Buckhorn | 367 | 26.4% | 984 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 60/100 |
| Sickles Corner | 161 | 0.0% | 952 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Coupon | 112 | 96.4% | 1,158 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Altoona?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Altoona
| Gotlit.com | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Crowsnest Broadband | 940 |
| Dojo Networks | 900 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| In The Stix Broadband | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Altoona Internet Providers
Based on 404 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Altoona residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.78 out of 5 stars and 76.5% coverage in Altoona.
At a national level, based on 4680 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Altoona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Dojo Networks | (0) | (7) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (4) | (16) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| In The Stix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gotlit.com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Altoona
Based on data reported by Altoona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Altoona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,953 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Dojo Networks | (0) | (7) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (4) | (16) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| In The Stix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gotlit.com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Altoona?
Of the providers in Altoona, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Altoona where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Pennsylvania or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.09 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Altoona
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Dojo Networks | (0) | (7) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (4) | (16) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| In The Stix Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gotlit.com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
GFiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Altoona?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Altoona is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Altoona is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Breezeline has the broadest coverage in Altoona, available to 98.2% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.