Compare Wooster internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wooster – 52 Mbps
OH – 111 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wooster – 26 Mbps
OH – 28 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wooster.
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CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.640% |
Massillon Cable | $46.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Massillon Cable | $46.95 | 25 - 200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.103% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Benton Ridge Telephone | - | - | Wireless | 89% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.86%
2 providers - 97.22%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wooster 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 Wooster area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Wooster residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 32% of those living in Wooster.
There are five internet providers serving the Wooster area, and 97.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wooster's five internet providers, prices start at $46.95 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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CenturyLink | 19 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wooster.
The largest internet providers in Wooster are CenturyLink, Massillon Cable, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wooster.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Wooster residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Massillon Cable, which covers 100% of the area. Wooster’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wooster 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Wooster covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Wooster 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Wooster, $57.98.
CenturyLink 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 Wooster, $2.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Wooster. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wooster's providers, 334 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Massillon Cable offers broadband to all households in Wooster covering 100% of the area.
Massillon Cable’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wooster residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Massillon Cable start at $46.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Wooster, $57.98.
Massillon Cable customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.88 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Wooster, $2.15.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Massillon Cable offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Wooster. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wooster's providers, 334 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Wooster covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wooster 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Wooster, $57.98.
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 Wooster, $2.15.
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 Wooster. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wooster's providers, 334 Mbps.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Wooster with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Wooster. The next fastest internet provider in Wooster is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 0.640% of the area.
Massillon Cable offers the cheapest internet in Wooster with plans starting at $46.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wooster, $57.98.
Massillon Cable is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Wooster, covering 1.103% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Wooster and is available to 0.640% of households.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.