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Internet providers in Lima, OH
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Lima, OH internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| Clara City | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | $29.99 | 0.768 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| MetaLINK Technologies | - | - | Wireless | 14% |
| NKTelco | $80.90 | 50 - 300 Mbps | Wireless | 9.226% |
*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?Lima internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
39063
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.08%
3 providers - 19.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lima 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 Lima area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Lima residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 21% of those living in Lima.
There are eight internet providers serving the Lima area, and 99.08% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lima's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Lima
The largest internet providers in Lima are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Clara City bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to Lima.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Lima residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 89% of the area. Lima’s third most-available internet provider, Clara City, offers fiber-optic to around 21% of Lima residents.
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 Lima covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lima residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $51.55.
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 Lima, $1.07.
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 Lima. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 93 Mbps.
CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Lima covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Lima 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $51.55.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lima, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Lima. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 93 Mbps.
Clara City fiber-optic 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.
Fiber-optic from Clara City offers broadband to some, but not many households in Lima covering 21% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Clara City is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Lima than other internet types.
Internet prices for Clara City start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lima, $51.55.
Clara City customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lima, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Clara City offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Lima. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 93 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Lima, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lima, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lima and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Lima at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Lima at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lima residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Lima may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Lima cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Lima?
NKTelco is the fastest internet provider in Lima with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 9.226% of households in Lima. The next fastest internet provider in Lima is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Lima?
Benton Ridge Telephone offers the cheapest internet in Lima with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $51.55.
Is fiber internet available in Lima?
Clara City is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lima, covering 21% of the city.
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.
How much should I pay for internet?
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.
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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