Best Internet Providers in Austin, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Austin, PA
Austin has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Austin.
Ranks compare Austin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Austin, PA at a Glance
Austin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Zito
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Tri-Co Connections
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Austin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Austin, PA?
Tri-Co Connections is the highest-rated internet provider in Austin based on 158 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Austin?
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.
How Austin Compares to Places Its Size
Austin's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Austin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Potter County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.1% | top 29% | 80.5% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,090 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 3.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 91% | 94% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 86% | 90% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 69% | 76% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 73% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $52,481 | bottom 18% | $59,029 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.1% of homes in Austin, against 80.5% across Potter County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Austin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,481 (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 Austin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Tri-Co Connections Fiber in Austin, PA
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tri-Co Connections offers Fiber service to 70.6% of Austin homes. Across the city, Tri-Co Connections Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Austin, PA
Availability:
70.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 70.0% of Austin homes. Across the city, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Austin, PA
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Austin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Austin, PA
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Austin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Zito Cable in Austin, PA
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 81.1% of Austin homes. Across the city, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Austin?
Windstream DSL in Austin, PA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.2% of Austin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Austin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Austin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Austin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Austin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16720 | 1,174 | 96.6% | 996 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 41/100 |
How Austin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Austin that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Odin has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Gardeau the fewest (79.4%); Austin has 98.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin (this page) | 724 | 98.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Sweden Valley | 378 | 92.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 58/100 |
| Gardeau | 321 | 79.4% | 1,512 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Inez | 315 | 87.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 49/100 |
| Odin | 164 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Mina | 158 | 94.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 58/100 |
| Costello | 121 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Wrights | 100 | 90.0% | 939 Mbps | 2.1 | C- | 24/100 |
| Sizerville | 95 | 82.1% | 1,706 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 41/100 |
| Conrad | 66 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Wharton | 48 | 97.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Austin?
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, Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media 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 Austin
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Tri-Co Connections | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Austin Internet Providers
Based on 158 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, Tri-Co Connections is the best internet service provider for Austin residents. Tri-Co Connections was rated at an average of 5.00 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 76.8% coverage in Austin.
At a national level, based on 1286 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 Austin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Austin, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream |  (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) |  (8) |  (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Austin
Based on data reported by Austin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Austin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Austin Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Austin?
Of the providers in Austin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Austin 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.67 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Tri-Co Connections is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Austin, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Austin
| ISP / Tech Type | Austin Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Tri-Co Connections | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Austin?
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 Austin is Tri-Co Connections.
- The fastest internet provider should be Tri-Co Connections and Zito Media. 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 Austin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Austin, available to 83.0% 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.