Compare 45806 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 45806
Internet providers in your area
45806 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 77% |
Clara City  | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 33% |
| Clara City | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 21% |
| Clara City | $49.95 | 25 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| BTC Communications | $78.95 | 100 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 1.400% |
| BTC Communications | $78.95 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.400% |
| 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 | 12% |
| NKTelco | $55.95 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.100% |
| Speedwavz | $44.95 | 5 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 1.400% |
*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?45806 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6117
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.64%
2 providers - 95.38%
3 providers - 38.87%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 45806 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 45806 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 34% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 45806 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 45806 area, and 95.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 45806, prices start at $44.95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 94 Mbps | 10 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lima.
Top high-speed internet providers in 45806
The largest internet providers serving the 45806 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 45806 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 77% of the area. Lima’s third most-available internet provider, Clara City, offers fiber-optic to around 33% of residents in the 45806 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 nearly all households in the 45806 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 45806 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, $58.10.
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, $0.74.
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 45806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 97 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 most households in the 45806 ZIP code, covering 77% 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, $58.10.
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, $0.74.
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 45806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 97 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 some, but not many households in the 45806 ZIP code, covering 33% 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 45806 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, $58.10.
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, $0.74.
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 45806 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 33% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lima's providers, 97 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 45806 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 45806 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 45806 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 45806 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 45806 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 45806. The next fastest internet provider in the 45806 ZIP code is NKTelco, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.100% of the area.
Speedwavz offers the cheapest internet in the 45806 ZIP with service starting at $44.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lima, $58.10.
Clara City is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 45806 ZIP code, covering 33% of the city. BTC Communications also offers fiber internet in 45806 and is available to 1.400% of households.
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.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
*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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