In Ralston there are 6 residential internet providers covering 94.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,494 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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6 Internet Service Providers in Ralston
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ralston are not shown.
Ralston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 94.32% of Ralston. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in Ralston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ralston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ralston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ralston home can get up to 4,494 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 54.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ralston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Ralston, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ralston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ralston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.20% of Ralston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.68% of Ralston homes.
Internet Market Health in Ralston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ralston internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ralston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Ralston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ralston homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Ralston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ralston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ralston, along with details on where in Ralston and at what speeds.
Zito Media Cable in Ralston, PA
Zito cable coverage
About 94.32%, or 249 people, have Zito cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ralston area. Zito is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ralston.
Zito Media cable download speeds
Zito is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ralston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Zito cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ralston. The fastest plan anyone in Ralston can order from Zito goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ralston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Zito Media cable upload speeds
In Ralston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zito cable. Compared to other ISPs, Zito is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ralston cable providers. Zito offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ralston is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Ralston, PA
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.92%, or 145 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, central, southwest, and north Ralston area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ralston.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ralston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ralston. The fastest plan anyone in Ralston can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Ralston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Ralston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ralston fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ralston is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Tri-Co Connections Fiber in Ralston, PA
Tri-Co Connections fiber coverage
About 2.27%, or 6 people, have Tri-Co Connections fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Ralston area. Tri-Co Connections is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ralston.
Tri-Co Connections fiber download speeds
Tri-Co Connections is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ralston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tri-Co Connections fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ralston. The fastest plan anyone in Ralston can order from Tri-Co Connections goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ralston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tri-Co Connections fiber upload speeds
In Ralston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tri-Co Connections fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tri-Co Connections is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ralston fiber providers. Tri-Co Connections offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ralston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ralston, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.58%, or 20 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Ralston area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ralston.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ralston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ralston. The fastest plan anyone in Ralston can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Ralston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ralston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ralston fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ralston is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ralston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ralston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ralston compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Ralston are much faster versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 2,212 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 4,494 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 98.60% versus 94.32% in Ralston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ralston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Marsh Hill, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Masten, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Roaring Branch, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leolyn, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calvert, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ogdensburg, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wallis Run, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trout Run, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sebring, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bingley, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodstock, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodson, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodside, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodland, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Windham, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomingville, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blair, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blackstone, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodston, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds