Compare Norwood internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Norwood – Mbps
OH – 113 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Norwood – Mbps
OH – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Norwood.
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Shop the best Norwood internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Cincinnati Bell | $44.99 | 500 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
Cincinnati Bell | $44.99 | 500 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.80%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Norwood 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 Norwood area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Norwood residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 71% of those living in Norwood.
There are four internet providers serving the Norwood area, and 99.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Norwood's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Norwood are Spectrum and Cincinnati Bell bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to Norwood.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Norwood residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Cincinnati Bell, which covers 99% of the area. Norwood’s third most-available internet provider, Cincinnati Bell, offers DSL to around 67% of Norwood residents.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Norwood covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Norwood residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norwood, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwood, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Norwood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Norwood's providers, 337 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Cincinnati Bell offers broadband to all households in Norwood covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Cincinnati Bell is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Norwood than other internet types.
Internet prices for Cincinnati Bell start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norwood, $48.74.
Cincinnati Bell customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 500 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwood, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cincinnati Bell offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 250 Mbps in Norwood. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Norwood's providers, 337 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Cincinnati Bell offers broadband to most households in Norwood covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from Cincinnati Bell uses telephone lines in Norwood 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 Cincinnati Bell start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norwood, $48.74.
Cincinnati Bell customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 500 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Norwood, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cincinnati Bell offers download speeds up to 10 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Norwood. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Norwood's providers, 337 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Norwood, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Norwood, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Norwood and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Norwood at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Norwood at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Norwood residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Cincinnati Bell is the fastest internet provider in Norwood with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Norwood. The next fastest internet provider in Norwood is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Cincinnati Bell offers the cheapest internet in Norwood with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Norwood, $48.74.
Cincinnati Bell is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Norwood, covering 99% of the city.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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.