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A few names dominate the cable internet market, but there are countless smaller regional and rural providers that fill in the gaps where the big providers don’t reach. Armstrong is one such provider, family owned and locally operated out of Butler, Pennsylvania, since 1943. For the most part, regional providers are priced a bit higher and have fewer options or special offers (think of what you get at a mom-and-pop shop versus a big box store) and that’s largely the case with Armstrong and its Zoom internet brand. Prices tend to be a little higher and speed tiers are somewhat slower than comparable cable internet plans, even more so compared to fiber internet, but Armstrong will probably still be your best bet if DSL or satellite are the only other internet options in your area. It’s a common belief that high pricing among internet service providers, particularly cable ISPs, is the result of monopolizing a service area and then jacking the prices up simply because they can. While that may be the case for some, I don’t get that impression with Armstrong. Furthermore, Armstrong doesn’t exploit the common ways to get more money from customers, like trap pricing and high equipment or installation fees.
In short, don’t let the sticker price immediately turn you away from Armstrong, because there’s a lot to like about the service. That said, there are also a few things you’ll want to be aware of before signing up. I’ve broken down everything you need to know below, including service areas, plan details and how the provider compares to other possible internet options near you. Armstrong has the greatest availability in western Pennsylvania, particularly in and around its home city of Butler, but service also reaches select areas within Pittsburgh and surrounding suburbs, including Mount Pleasant, Stockdale and Cranberry Township. Coverage extends across the Ohio border, and those in Youngstown and areas southwest of Cleveland, such as Medina and Ashland, are likely to be served by Armstrong internet as well.
- Armostrong é um provedor regional de internet conhecido por sua qualidade de serviço;
- Os planos da Zoom internet oferecem velocidades variadas, com preços um pouco mais altos que a concorrência;
- Embora possua algumas desvantagens, Armstrong pode ser a melhor opção em áreas onde DSL ou satélite são as únicas opções de internet.