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Internet providers in Port Clinton, OH
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Port Clinton internet service at a glance
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.
Top high-speed internet providers in Port Clinton
The largest internet providers in Port Clinton are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Port Clinton 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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $45.74.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Clinton, $1.76.
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 about the same as the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 40 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 Jun 1, 2020.
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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Port Clinton, $45.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Clinton, $1.76.
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 faster than the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 40 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Port Clinton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton, $45.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Port Clinton, $1.76.
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 Port Clinton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Port Clinton's providers, 40 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Port Clinton?
Ohio Telecom, Inc. 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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Port Clinton?
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, $45.74.
Is fiber internet available in Port Clinton?
Ohio Telecom, Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Port Clinton, covering 47% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
Where can I find free Wi-Fi near me?
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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