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Internet providers in Kent, OH
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Kent internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
28906
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.74%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Kent 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 Kent area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Kent residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Kent, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Kent area, and 99.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Kent's four internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Kent
The largest internet providers in Kent are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Kent.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Kent residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Kent’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Kent residents.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Kent covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Kent 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 Kent, $46.25.
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 Kent, $0.75.
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 Kent. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Kent's providers, 51 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Kent covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Kent 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 Kent, $46.25.
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 Kent, $0.75.
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 Kent. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Kent's providers, 51 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Kent covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Kent where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Kent, $46.25.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Kent, $0.75.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Kent. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Kent's providers, 51 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Kent?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Kent with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Kent. The next fastest internet provider in Kent is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Kent?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in Kent with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kent, $46.25.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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