Compare 45801 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lima – 96 Mbps
OH – 111 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lima – 23 Mbps
OH – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lima.
Internet providers in 45801
Find internet providers serving the 45801 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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45801 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
Clara City  | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| MetaLINK Technologies | $69.95 | - | Wireless | 55% |
| NKTelco | $55.95 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
*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.
Need help?45801 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
9733
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.87%
3 providers - 8.32%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 45801 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 45801 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 70% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in the 45801 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 45801 area, and 96.87% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 45801, prices start at $49.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Lima
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 104 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lima.
Top high-speed internet providers in 45801
The largest internet providers serving the 45801 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and Clara City bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 45801 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 84% of the area. Lima’s third most-available internet provider, Clara City, offers fiber-optic to around 11% of residents in the 45801 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 the 45801 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 45801 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 Lima, $56.81.
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 Lima, $0.90.
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 45801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 106 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 45801 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $56.81.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lima, $0.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 45801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 106 Mbps.
Clara City fiber-optic internet
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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
Fiber-optic from Clara City offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 45801 ZIP code, covering 11% 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 45801 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Clara City start at $49.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $56.81.
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, $0.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Clara City offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 45801 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 106 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 45801 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 45801 and the greater Lima area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Lima at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lima at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 45801 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 45801 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 45801 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 45801. The next fastest internet provider in the 45801 ZIP code is NKTelco, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 21% of the area.
Clara City offers the cheapest internet in the 45801 ZIP with service starting at $49.95/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $56.81.
Clara City is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 45801 ZIP code, covering 11% of the city.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
*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
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