Compare Bedford internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bedford – 118 Mbps
OH – 111 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bedford – 54 Mbps
OH – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bedford.
*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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.71%
3 providers - 7.95%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bedford is comparable to the rest of Ohio - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Bedford area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bedford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 87% of those living in Bedford.
There are five internet providers serving the Bedford area, and 99.71% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bedford's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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AT&T | 159 Mbps | 128 Mbps | DSL |
CenturyLink | 424 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
Spectrum | 172 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bedford.
The largest internet providers in Bedford are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Bedford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Bedford residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 77% of the area. Bedford’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Bedford residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Bedford covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Bedford to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bedford, $57.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bedford, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bedford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bedford's providers, 249 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to most households in Bedford covering 77% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Bedford than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bedford, $57.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bedford, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bedford. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bedford's providers, 249 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Bedford covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bedford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bedford, $57.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bedford, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Bedford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bedford's providers, 249 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bedford, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bedford, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bedford and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Bedford at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bedford at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bedford residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Bedford with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Bedford. The next fastest internet provider in Bedford is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 77% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Bedford with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Bedford, $57.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bedford, covering 77% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem