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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 11% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.547% |
| Cable Co-op | $23.95 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 60% |
| Armstrong | - | 12 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 2.782% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 96.62%
2 providers - 59.72%
3 providers - 9.05%
4+ providers - 1.81%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Oberlin 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 Oberlin area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Oberlin residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 64% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.620% of those living in Oberlin.
There are six internet providers serving the Oberlin area, and 59.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Oberlin's six internet providers, prices start at $23.95 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Oberlin are Frontier, Cable Co-op, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Oberlin.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Oberlin residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cable Co-op, which covers 60% of the area. Oberlin’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Oberlin residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Oberlin covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Oberlin 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $50.98.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Cable Co-op offers broadband to most households in Oberlin covering 60% of the area.
Cable Co-op’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Oberlin residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cable Co-op start at $23.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $50.98.
Cable Co-op customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oberlin, $3.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cable Co-op offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in Oberlin. These download speeds are available to 60% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oberlin's providers, 17 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Oberlin covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Oberlin 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $50.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oberlin, $3.00.
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 Oberlin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Oberlin's providers, 17 Mbps.
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in Oberlin with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 11% of households in Oberlin. The next fastest internet provider in Oberlin is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.547% of the area.
Cable Co-op offers the cheapest internet in Oberlin with plans starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $50.98.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Oberlin, covering 2.547% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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