6 Best Internet Providers in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Above are the top 4 providers in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

All Providers

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 Squirrel Hill South ratings may vary and are shown below.

1. Internet Providers

 » 

2. Pittsburgh

 » 

3. Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Internet Service Providers

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Squirrel Hill South, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Squirrel Hill South

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Squirrel Hill South Internet Providers

Based on 315 reviews from Pittsburgh internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Squirrel Hill South residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Pittsburgh, with 4.07 out of 5 stars and 93.8% coverage in Squirrel Hill South.

At a national level, based on 4218 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Squirrel Hill South?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Squirrel Hill South

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	940 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Squirrel Hill South

Based on data reported by Squirrel Hill South ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Squirrel Hill South. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Squirrel Hill South?

Pittsburgh customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.10 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Squirrel Hill South customers with an average price rating of 3.93 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Squirrel Hill South

Squirrel Hill South Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Squirrel Hill South below, including the metrics used and how Squirrel Hill South compares to the rest of Pittsburgh and nation.

Squirrel Hill South ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Squirrel Hill South	Pennsylvania	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Squirrel Hill South that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.93%	70.08%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,000 Mbps	2,058 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Squirrel Hill South.	6.2	5.7	6.8

 

Squirrel Hill South Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Squirrel Hill South	Pennsylvania	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.3	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	24%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	89%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	85%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	86%	78%	76%

Squirrel Hill South ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Squirrel Hill South is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Squirrel Hill South is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Squirrel Hill South have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Squirrel Hill South ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

93% of Squirrel Hill South households have an internet connection despite having 99.41% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Squirrel Hill South residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Squirrel Hill South?

How Much Speed does a Squirrel Hill South Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Squirrel Hill South is 2.2, which is smaller than the Pittsburgh average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Squirrel Hill South's average household income is $101,351 which is much higher than the Pittsburgh average of $84,326 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Squirrel Hill South also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pittsburgh average of 14%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in Pittsburgh who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Squirrel Hill South has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Squirrel Hill South households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Squirrel Hill South?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Squirrel Hill South?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Squirrel Hill South?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Squirrel Hill South?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Squirrel Hill South?

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 Squirrel Hill South 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 Squirrel Hill South is AT&T.
• XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Squirrel Hill South, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Squirrel Hill South compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Squirrel Hill South stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Squirrel Hill South's B+ ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania