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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.
Need help?Norwalk internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
16862
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 93.93%
3 providers - 1.14%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Norwalk 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 Norwalk area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Norwalk residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Norwalk, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Norwalk area, and 93.93% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norwalk's six internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Norwalk
The largest internet providers in Norwalk are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Norwalk.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Norwalk residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Norwalk’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Norwalk residents.
Frontier 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Norwalk covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Norwalk 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Norwalk, $40.49.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwalk, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 196 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 Norwalk covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $40.49.
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 Norwalk, $0.79.
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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 196 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 Norwalk covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Norwalk 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 Norwalk, $40.49.
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 Norwalk, $0.79.
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 Norwalk. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Norwalk's providers, 196 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Norwalk?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Norwalk with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.138% of households in Norwalk. The next fastest internet provider in Norwalk is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Norwalk?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Norwalk with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Norwalk, $40.49.
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.
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%.
How do I get cheaper internet?
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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