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Shop the best Port Clinton internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Ohio Telecom  | $30.00 | 30 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 47% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Amplex Wireless | $39.95 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.58%
3 providers - 42.72%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Port Clinton residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Port Clinton.
There are six internet providers serving the Port Clinton area, and 95.58% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Port Clinton's six internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Amplex Wireless | 26 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 52 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Port Clinton.
The largest internet providers in Port Clinton are Frontier, Spectrum, and Ohio Telecom bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Port Clinton.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Port Clinton residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Port Clinton’s third most-available internet provider, Ohio Telecom, offers fiber-optic to around 47% of Port Clinton 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Port Clinton covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton, $41.32.
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 Port Clinton, $0.90.
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 Port Clinton. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 195 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.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Port Clinton covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Port Clinton residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Port Clinton, $41.32.
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 Port Clinton, $0.90.
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 Port Clinton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 195 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 Ohio Telecom offers broadband to about half of households in Port Clinton covering 47% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Ohio Telecom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Port Clinton than other internet types.
Internet prices for Ohio Telecom start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Port Clinton, $41.32.
Ohio Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 30 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Clinton, $0.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Ohio Telecom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Port Clinton. These download speeds are available to 47% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 195 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Port Clinton, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Port Clinton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Port Clinton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Port Clinton at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Port Clinton at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Port Clinton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Port Clinton may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $49.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Port Clinton cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Ohio Telecom is the fastest internet provider in Port Clinton with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 47% of households in Port Clinton. The next fastest internet provider in Port Clinton is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Port Clinton with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Port Clinton, $41.32.
Ohio Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Port Clinton, covering 47% of the city.
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%.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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