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*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 Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?44131 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
18610
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 47.64%
4+ providers - 23.92%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 44131 ZIP code 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 44131 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.730% of those living in the 44131 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 44131 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 44131, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 44131
The largest internet providers serving the 44131 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Cox bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 44131 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 48% of the area. Independence’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 76% of residents in the 44131 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 44131 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Independence, $42.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Independence, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 44131 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Independence's providers, 301 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in the 44131 ZIP code, covering 48% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 44131 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Independence, $42.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Independence, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 44131 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 48% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Independence's providers, 301 Mbps.
Cox cable internet
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Cable from Cox offers broadband to most households in the 44131 ZIP code, covering 76% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 44131 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Independence, $42.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Independence, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 44131 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Independence's providers, 301 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 44131 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 44131 and the greater Independence area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Independence at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Independence at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 44131 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 44131 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 44131?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 44131 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.730% of households in 44131. The next fastest internet provider in the 44131 ZIP code is WideOpenWest, offering download speeds up to 600 Mbps to 45% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 44131?
Cox offers the cheapest internet in the 44131 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Independence, $42.99.
Is fiber internet available in 44131?
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 44131 ZIP code, covering 3.730% of the city.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
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.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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