In Ruffsdale there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.80% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,309 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Ruffsdale
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 Ruffsdale are not shown.
Ruffsdale Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.80% of Ruffsdale. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Ruffsdale with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ruffsdale?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ruffsdale.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ruffsdale home can get up to 1,309 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 40.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ruffsdale.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ruffsdale, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ruffsdale?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ruffsdale you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.67% of Ruffsdale homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.22% 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 1.20% of Ruffsdale homes.
Internet Market Health in Ruffsdale
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ruffsdale 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 Ruffsdale based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Ruffsdale internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ruffsdale homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Ruffsdale internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Ruffsdale is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ruffsdale, along with details on where in Ruffsdale and at what speeds.
Armstrong Cable in Ruffsdale, PA
Armstrong cable coverage
About 72.88%, or 1,524 people, have Armstrong cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, east, central, west, and southwest Ruffsdale area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ruffsdale.
Armstrong cable download speeds
Armstrong is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other cable providers in the area, Armstrong cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 750 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ruffsdale customers is up to 765 Mbps.
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- 6.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 93.9% up to 750.0 Mbps
Armstrong cable upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Armstrong cable. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ruffsdale cable providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Ruffsdale, PA
XFINITY cable coverage
About 43.04%, or 900 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, southeast, west, east, and north Ruffsdale area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ruffsdale.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ruffsdale customers is up to 1,950 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ruffsdale cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 237 Mbps.
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- 93.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in Ruffsdale, PA
Armstrong fiber coverage
About 19.66%, or 411 people, have Armstrong fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Ruffsdale area. Armstrong is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ruffsdale.
Armstrong fiber download speeds
Armstrong is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Armstrong fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from Armstrong goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ruffsdale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Armstrong fiber upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Armstrong fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Armstrong is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ruffsdale fiber providers. Armstrong offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
LHTC Broadband Fiber in Ruffsdale, PA
LHTC Broadband fiber coverage
About 13.39%, or 280 people, have LHTC Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, north, and west Ruffsdale area. LHTC Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ruffsdale.
LHTC Broadband fiber download speeds
LHTC Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LHTC Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from LHTC Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ruffsdale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
LHTC Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for LHTC Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LHTC Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ruffsdale fiber providers. LHTC Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale 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 Ruffsdale, PA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.23%, or 1,803 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ruffsdale area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ruffsdale.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ruffsdale customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 58.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ruffsdale 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ruffsdale fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 58.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ruffsdale, PA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 83.60%, or 1,748 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, east, northwest, west, and southwest Ruffsdale area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ruffsdale.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ruffsdale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ruffsdale fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ruffsdale, PA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 79.20%, or 1,656 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ruffsdale area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ruffsdale.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ruffsdale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ruffsdale fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ruffsdale, PA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 79.20%, or 1,656 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ruffsdale area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ruffsdale.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ruffsdale. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ruffsdale. The fastest plan anyone in Ruffsdale can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ruffsdale customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ruffsdale download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Ruffsdale fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ruffsdale is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ruffsdale Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ruffsdale or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ruffsdale compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
Internet speeds in Ruffsdale are slower versus the average speeds in Pennsylvania: 2,212 Mbps in Pennsylvania versus 1,309 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Pennsylvania is 98.60% versus 98.80% in Ruffsdale.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ruffsdale 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
- Superior, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Alverton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyano, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Yukon, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Smithton, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Whiting, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Blue Hill, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nanjemoy, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Hill, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinewood, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pepeekeo, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oriental, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ontonagon, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds