Find and compare Ohio internet providers

Compare the best Ohio internet providers to find the right fit for your home.

hughesnet
  • Speeds – Up to 100 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $49.99/mo.
  • Data caps – No hard data caps
t-mobile
  • Speeds – Up to 245 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $40.00 – $60.00/mo.
  • Data caps – None
att
  • Speeds – 10 Mbps – 4,700 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $55.00/mo.
  • Data caps – 1 TB/mo. DSL, unlimited with AT&T Fiber
optimum
  • Speeds – 300 – 5,000 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $40.00/mo.
  • Data caps – None

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

Ohio internet FAQs

Does Ohio have fast internet?

Yes, Ohio has fast internet plans available from providers such as AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum and Verizon.

According to Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Lorain, OH, has a median download speed of over 325 Mbps, which is the fastest in our list of Ohio cities.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Ohio through providers such as AT&T and CenturyLink.

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Robin Layton

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Robin Layton

Editor, Broadband Content

Robin Layton is an editor for the broadband marketplace Allconnect. She built her internet industry expertise writing and editing for four years on the site, as well as on Allconnect’s sister site MYMOVE.com. … Read more