Best Internet Providers in Oil City, PA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oil City, PA
Oil City has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Oil City.
Ranks compare Oil City with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oil City, PA at a Glance
Oil City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Oil City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oil City, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Oil City based on 398 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 Oil City?
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 Oil City
How Oil City Compares to Places Its Size
Oil City's report card score is in the bottom 3% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Oil City | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Venango County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.9% | bottom 4% | 10.5% | 70.8% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,762 Mbps | bottom 28% | 1,241 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 2% | 4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 17% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 37% | 89% | 90% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | bottom 28% | 67% | 76% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 23% | 72% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $57,266 | bottom 11% | $62,090 | $89,224 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 15% | 10% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 1.9% of homes in Oil City, against 10.5% across Venango County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Oil City are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,266 (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 Oil City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?
Venus Telephone Corporation Fiber in Oil City, PA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Venus Telephone Corporation offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Oil City homes. Across the city, Venus Telephone Corporation Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oil City, PA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Oil City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Oil City, PA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
275 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Oil City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 275 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oil City, PA
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.6% of Oil City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oil City, PA
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.6% of Oil City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?
XFINITY Cable in Oil City, PA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,890 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 89.2% of Oil City homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,890 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 221 Mbps throughout the city.
Armstrong Cable in Oil City, PA
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
750 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 12.8% of Oil City homes. Across the city, Armstrong Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 750 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oil City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Oil City, PA.
Internet in Oil City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oil City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oil City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oil City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16301 | 14,956 | 1.3% | 1,770 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 44/100 |
How Oil City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oil City that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Sugarcreek has the most homes with fiber (5.9%) and Seneca the fewest (0.0%); Oil City has 1.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City (this page) | 14,569 | 1.9% | 1,762 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Sugarcreek | 4,775 | 5.9% | 1,031 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Seneca | 2,198 | 0.0% | 1,867 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Victory Heights | 679 | 0.0% | 1,198 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Enterprise | 540 | 0.0% | 730 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 46/100 |
| Woodland Heights | 505 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 22/100 |
| Rouseville | 388 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Kaneville | 388 | 0.0% | 967 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 48/100 |
| Plumer | 208 | 0.0% | 414 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 35/100 |
| Hill City | 156 | 0.0% | 617 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 43/100 |
| Eagle Rock | 72 | 0.0% | 437 Mbps | 2.1 | F | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oil City?
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 Oil City
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Armstrong | 750 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Venus Telephone Corporation | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oil City Internet Providers
Based on 398 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Oil City 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 91.6% coverage in Oil City.
At a national level, based on 4630 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 Oil City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oil City, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oil City 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Venus Telephone Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oil City
Based on data reported by Oil City 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 Oil City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,890 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 | Oil City 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 | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Venus Telephone Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oil City?
Of the providers in Oil City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oil City 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 Oil City, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oil City
| ISP / Tech Type | Oil City Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (17) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Venus Telephone Corporation | (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 Oil City?
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 Oil City 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 Oil City is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oil City, available to 91.6% 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.