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Shop the best Sandusky internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Buckeye Broadband | $19.99 | 25 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Benton Ridge Telephone  | $29.99 | 0.768 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 5 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 - 99.75%
2 providers - 89.98%
3 providers - 0.89%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sandusky 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 Sandusky area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Sandusky residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sandusky, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Sandusky area, and 89.98% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sandusky's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Buckeye Broadband | 104 Mbps | 7 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 21 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sandusky.
The largest internet providers in Sandusky are AT&T, Buckeye Broadband, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sandusky.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Sandusky residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Buckeye Broadband, which covers 98% of the area. Sandusky’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sandusky 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Sandusky covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sandusky 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 AT&T start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Sandusky, $39.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sandusky, $2.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Sandusky. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sandusky's providers, 84 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 Buckeye Broadband offers broadband to nearly all households in Sandusky covering 98% of the area.
Buckeye Broadband’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sandusky residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Buckeye Broadband start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Sandusky, $39.99.
Buckeye Broadband customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sandusky, $2.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Buckeye Broadband offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Sandusky. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sandusky's providers, 84 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sandusky covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sandusky 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Sandusky, $39.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sandusky, $2.67.
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 Sandusky. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Sandusky's providers, 84 Mbps.
Buckeye Broadband is the fastest internet provider in Sandusky with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Sandusky. The next fastest internet provider in Sandusky is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 92% of the area.
Buckeye Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sandusky with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sandusky, $39.99.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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