Best Internet Providers in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
West Oakland has 5 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in West Oakland.
Ranks compare West Oakland with the 43 neighborhoods in Pittsburgh.
The Best Internet in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA at a Glance
West Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
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Verizon
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 West Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in West Oakland based on 381 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 West Oakland?
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 West Oakland, Pittsburgh
How West Oakland Compares to the Rest of Pittsburgh
West Oakland's report card score is 41st of 43 and its connectivity index is tied 16th of 43.
| Measure | West Oakland | Rank among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 66.7% | 40th of 43 | 71.5% | 92.3% | 71.5% | 14 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | Tied 2nd of 43 | 2,163 Mbps | 1,961 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Shadyside (2,002 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 33rd of 43 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 7.1 | North Oakland (6.9) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 3rd of 43 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | East Hills (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | 24th of 43 | 17% | 21% | 15% | Southside Flats (37%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 10th of 43 | 94% | 94% | 96% | Banksville and Central Business District and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 39th of 43 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Banksville (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | 37th of 43 | 78% | 80% | 76% | Squirrel Hill North (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 20th of 43 | 79% | 82% | 81% | Squirrel Hill North (97%) |
| Median household income | $30,656 | 42nd of 43 | $86,569 | $92,317 | $93,246 | Point Breeze ($141,894) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 69% | 2nd of 43 | 14% | 15% | 16% | Oakland (79%) |
Fiber reaches 66.7% of homes in West Oakland, against 71.5% across Pittsburgh and 92.3% across Allegheny County. Households in West Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $30,656 (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 West Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Oakland?
EarthLink Fiber in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 66.7% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(453)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fiber service to 66.7% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fiber has speeds up to 980 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 15.9% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West Oakland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.6% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
533 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.4% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 533 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 39 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West Oakland?
XFINITY Cable in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.7% of West Oakland homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West Oakland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in West Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA.
How West Oakland Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to West Oakland that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Greenfield has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bluff the fewest (44.6%); West Oakland has 66.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oakland (this page) | 3,236 | 66.7% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 66/100 |
| Shadyside | 15,147 | 94.5% | 2,002 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Squirrel Hill North | 12,124 | 70.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 87/100 |
| North Oakland | 9,271 | 54.1% | 1,996 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 55/100 |
| Bloomfield | 8,558 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Oakland | 8,415 | 90.3% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Southside Flats | 7,588 | 96.9% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Greenfield | 7,345 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Central Business District | 7,110 | 52.8% | 1,999 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Bluff | 5,882 | 44.6% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Southside Slopes | 4,249 | 99.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Oakland?
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 West Oakland
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 980 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for West Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 381 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for West Oakland 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 67.6% coverage in West Oakland.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 West Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in West Oakland, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | West Oakland Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (1) | (124) | (816) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Oakland
Based on data reported by West Oakland 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 West Oakland. 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.
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 | West Oakland Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in West Oakland?
Of the providers in West Oakland, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in West Oakland 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 West Oakland, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in West Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | West Oakland Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (124) | (816) | 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 |
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 West Oakland?
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 West Oakland 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 West Oakland is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West Oakland, available to 80.7% 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.