Compare 44074 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Oberlin – 87 Mbps
OH – 111 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Oberlin – 39 Mbps
OH – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oberlin.
Internet providers in 44074
Internet providers in your area
44074 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 5.910% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 4.320% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.420% |
| Cable Co-op | $23.95 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 53% |
| Armstrong | - | - | Cable | 9.710% |
| 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 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?44074 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7055
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 62.62%
3 providers - 11.96%
4+ providers - 2.33%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 44074 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 44074 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 68% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.960% of those living in the 44074 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 44074 area, and 62.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 44074, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Oberlin
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 117 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Armstrong | 89 Mbps | 6 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
| Cable Co-op | 70 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Oberlin.
Top high-speed internet providers in 44074
The largest internet providers serving the 44074 ZIP code are Frontier, Windstream, and Cable Co-op bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 44074 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Windstream, which covers 12% of the area. Oberlin’s third most-available internet provider, Cable Co-op, offers cable to around 53% of residents in the 44074 ZIP code.
Frontier 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 44074 ZIP code, covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $52.32.
Windstream 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 44074 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $52.32.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oberlin, $0.41.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 44074 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oberlin's providers, 63 Mbps.
Cable Co-op cable internet
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Cable from Cable Co-op offers broadband to about half of households in the 44074 ZIP code, covering 53% of the area.
Cable Co-op’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 44074 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, $52.32.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Oberlin, $0.41.
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 44074 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Oberlin's providers, 63 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 44074 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 44074 and the greater Oberlin area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oberlin at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Oberlin at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 44074 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 44074 frequently asked questions
Windstream is the fastest internet provider in the 44074 ZIP code with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 12% of households in 44074. The next fastest internet provider in the 44074 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.420% of the area.
Cable Co-op offers the cheapest internet in the 44074 ZIP with service starting at $23.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Oberlin, $52.32.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 44074 ZIP code, covering 2.420% 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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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