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Internet providers in 44243
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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.
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Broadband availability
3645
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 44243 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 44243 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. 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 44243 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 44243, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 44243
The largest internet providers serving the 44243 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 44243 ZIP code, 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 residents in the 44243 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 44243 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 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 44243 ZIP code. 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 44243 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 44243 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 44243 ZIP code. 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 44243 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 44243 ZIP 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 44243 ZIP code. 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 providers in 44243 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 44243?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 44243 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 44243. The next fastest internet provider in the 44243 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 44243?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 44243 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Kent, $46.25.
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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What are my internet options?
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
