Find and compare Ohio internet providers

Find Ohio internet providers by city

Is a move to Ohio in your future plans? This midwestern state has a number of well-known metropolitan areas but is also known for its rural countryside and Lake Erie beaches. Whether you are new to Ohio or moving within the state, it is a good idea to compare the internet service providers available in your part of Ohio to get the best service for you. 

Ohio residents have almost a dozen different internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the Ohio cities listed below to find and compare internet providers in those locations. We’ve also included FCC and Ookla data on median speeds in each city as well as the percentage of households with access to 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps.

Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net

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Ohio internet overview

Internet providers in Ohio offer a selection of speeds, prices and internet connection types. Depending on where you live in the Buckeye State, you may have fiber, cable, 5G or satellite internet options from providers such as Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, Hughesnet, T-Mobile and more.

Internet providers in Ohio

We’ve listed some of the top internet providers in Ohio below. Ohio residents have access to cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet, with some providers offering speeds as high as 5,000 Mbps. Not all providers are available at every Ohio address, so be sure to check yours to find the providers available at your location.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. **Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. As of 11/05/24.
***5G Home Internet: 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. Price guarantee: 2 yrs for 5G Home, 3 yrs for 5G Home Plus, for new Verizon Home Internet (“VHI”) households who have not subscribed to a VHI service within the last 90 days. Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.

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Ohio internet takeaways

Ohio boasts the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cedar Point Amusement Park and Hocking Hills State Park. 

In the Buckeye State, 100% of the residents have access to speeds up to 100 Mbps and 88% have speeds up to 250 Mbps available. About half of Ohio addresses can get gig speeds.

Cable internet is available to roughly 80% of the state’s population and fiber to about 35%.

Help with internet bills

An Xfinity program, Internet Essentials, offers free or discounted internet to qualifying Ohio customers. It offers download speeds of up to 100 Mbps. Lifeline is also available for income-qualifying customers.

Ohio internet deals

AT&T often offers reward cards for new customers, ranging from $50 to $150, depending on the plan you pick. 

Spectrum’s Internet Gig + WiFi plan offers no contracts, a 30-day money-back guarantee, no data caps and a free modem.

Fastest internet in Ohio

A couple of Ohio internet providers offer gigabit and multi-gigabit plans. Keep in mind that most providers have lower speed tiers as well if you decide you don’t need this much speed.

Fast plans start at $70/mo. for up to 1 gig in speed, which will power a large household with multiple users online simultaneously.

• AT&T fast fiber internet plans run from $80.00 to $245.00/mo. for speeds of 1,000 to 5,000 Mbps
• Xfinity’s fast internet plans cost $70.00 to $80.00/mo. with speeds of 1,000 to 1,200 Mbps
• Spectrum’s Internet Gig plan is $70.00/mo.** for speeds up to 1 gig
• Optimum offers a 1 gig speed plan for $80.00/mo.

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. **Price for Gig speed additional. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. As of 11/05/24.

Cheapest internet in Ohio

Looking for cheap internet in Ohio? Several providers offer around $45/mo. for speeds up to 100 Mbps. Speeds of 100 Mbps or less are good for one to two users who are browsing social media or emailing. One device streaming at a time is also possible, but gaming will be difficult if you have someone else online at the same time. Also, keep an eye out for extra fees such as equipment rental fees and data caps that can add to your monthly internet bill.

• Optimum’s cheapest plan is $40.00/mo. for speeds up to 300 Mbps, the fastest speed of the cheap providers
• Xfinity offers a cheap internet plan for $25.00/mo., but speeds can vary widely depending on location
• T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet starts at $40.00/mo. and can reach speeds up to 245 Mbps
• Verizon offers home internet for $35.00/mo.** with a qualifying mobile bundle

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of 11/05/24.
*5G Home Internet: 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. Price guarantee: 2 yrs for 5G Home, 3 yrs for 5G Home Plus, for new Verizon Home Internet (“VHI”) households who have not subscribed to a VHI service within the last 90 days. Applies only to the then-current base monthly rate exclusive of any other setup and additional equipment charges, discounts or promotions, plan perk and any other third-party services.

Ohio internet statistics

When Ohio’s median download and upload speeds are compared to those of the greater U.S., Ohio is pretty much even with the rest of the country in median download speeds but falls behind in median upload speeds.

Source: Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in Ohio

Satellite is the most widely available internet type in Ohio, with 100% coverage of the state. Cable follows closely behind with 80% availability, followed by fixed wireless, DSL and fiber internet.

Source: FCC National Broadband Map

Quality of internet in Ohio

100% of Ohio has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but only about 40% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 40%
• Median download speed in Ohio: 248.65 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.

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