Internet providers in Ohio
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Last updated: May 6, 2025
Our broadband experts compare Ohio’s internet providers for price, speed, fees and more.
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Best internet providers in Ohio
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Updated as of 05/05/25.
Key takeaways
- Buckeye State residents may have fiber, cable, 5G or satellite internet options from Spectrum, AT&T, Verizon, Hughesnet, T-Mobile and more
- AT&T’s fiber internet plans are the fastest in Ohio, up to 4,700 Mbps*
- Xfinity is one of the cheapest providers in Ohio, with internet plans starting at $30.00/mo.
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 05/05/25.
Fastest internet in Ohio
A couple of Ohio internet providers offer gigabit and multi-gigabit plans. Keep in mind that most providers have lower speed tiers as well if you decide you don’t need this much speed. Fast plans start at $70/mo. for up to 1 gig in speed, which will power a large household with multiple users online simultaneously.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speeds | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber | $80.00 – $280.00/mo. | 1,000 – 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| AT&T Fiber | $80.00 – $245.00/mo.** | 1,000 – 4,700 Mbps** | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $70.00 – $80.00/mo. | 1,000 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable, fiber |
| Spectrum | $70.00/mo.† | 1,000 Mbps† | Cable |
*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. Updated as of 05/05/25.
**Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
***Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.
†Price for Gig speed additional. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
Cheapest internet in Ohio
Looking for cheap internet in Ohio? Several providers offer around $45/mo. for speeds up to 100 Mbps. Speeds of 100 Mbps or less are good for one to two users who are browsing social media or emailing. One device streaming at a time is also possible, but gaming will be difficult if you have someone else online at the same time. Also, keep an eye out for extra fees such as equipment rental fees and data caps that can add to your monthly internet bill.
| Providers | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.** with mobile plan | 85 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 318 Mbps | 5G |
| Xfinity | $30.00/mo. | 400 Mbps | Cable |
*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. Updated as of 05/05/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.
Ohio internet provider comparison
We’ve listed some of the top internet providers in Ohio below. Ohio residents have access to cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet, with some providers offering speeds as high as 5,000 Mbps. Not all providers are available at every Ohio address, so be sure to check yours to find the providers available at your location.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hughesnet | $49.99/mo. | Up to 100 Mbps | Satellite | 99% |
 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 5G | 60% |
 AT&T | $55.00/mo.† | 10 – 4,700 Mbps† | Fiber, DSL | 54% |
 Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 8,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 0.7% |
 Xfinity | $30.00/mo. | 400 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 35% |
 Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 30% |
 Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan | 85 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 28% |
 CenturyLink | $50.00/mo.**** | 100 – 940 Mbps | DSL, fiber | 11% |
*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. Updated as of 05/05/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Price guarantee for 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.
****Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.
†Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
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How we review internet in Ohio
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
Ohio internet statistics
When Ohio’s median download and upload speeds are compared to those of the greater U.S., Ohio is ahead of the rest of the country in median download speeds but falls behind in median upload speeds.
Ohio
- Download speed: 308.56 Mbps
- Upload speed: 31.94 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 287.43 Mbps
- Upload speed: 52.52 Mbps
Source: Speedtest Global Index
Internet availability in Ohio
Satellite is the most widely available internet type in Ohio, with 100% coverage of the state. Cable follows closely behind with 84% availability, followed by fixed wireless at 48%, fiber internet at 39% and DSL at 5.8%.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map
Quality of internet in Ohio
100% of Ohio has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but only about 40% of the state has access to gigabit speeds:
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 88%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 48%
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Ohio internet provider breakdowns
Allconnect Rating
4.35 / 5
T-Mobile: Best for bundling
T-Mobile is a 5G home internet provider. The service requires customers to be near a cell tower and can reach speeds from 87 to 415 Mbps. T-Mobile provides a discount if you bundle internet with a mobile phone plan, with starting prices at $35.00/mo.
Why Ohio loves T-Mobile
- Rural availability
- Plan discounts
Things to consider about T-Mobile
- Must be near a cell tower
- Data caps
- Speeds can be throttled
T-Mobile Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
4.40 / 5
AT&T: Best for fiber internet
Over half of Ohio addresses can access AT&T’s fiber service, with speeds from 300 to 4,700 Mbps.* Prices begin at $55.00/mo., * plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill).
Why Ohio loves AT&T
- Fiber plans have no equipment fees
- No contracts required
Things to consider about AT&T
- Fiber isn’t readily available everywhere
- High starting prices
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Updated as of 05/05/25.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.93 / 5
Xfinity: Best for availability
Xfinity offers service in the central region of the U.S. for $30.00/mo. to $299.95/mo., with speeds from 400 to 6,000 Mbps.
Why Ohio loves Xfinity
- Fast speeds
- Two-year price guarantee
- Bundling discounts
Things to consider about Xfinity
- Contracts
- Termination fees
- Slow upload speeds
Xfinity Customer Reviews:
Ohio internet customer reviews
T-Mobile internet connection is through the air which is sometimes lost.
3/5
Horrible, $100.00 for practically nothing
1/5
I’ve had Spectrum (formerly TWC) for a couple decades and have had no major issues. Their customer service department is always helpful too.
5/5
Find Ohio internet providers by city
Is a move to Ohio in your future plans? This midwestern state has a number of well-known metropolitan areas but is also known for its rural countryside and Lake Erie beaches. Whether you are new to Ohio or moving within the state, it is a good idea to compare the internet service providers available in your part of Ohio to get the best service for you.
Ohio residents have almost a dozen different internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Click on any of the Ohio cities listed below to find and compare internet providers in those locations. We’ve also included FCC and Ookla data on median speeds in each city as well as the percentage of households with access to 100, 250 and 1,000 Mbps.
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 272.98 Mbps | 21.66 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 31% | 10 |
| Canton | 232.14 Mbps | 12.15 Mbps | 100% | 95% | 16% | 8 |
| Cincinnati | 218.08 Mbps | 46.76 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 93% | 8 |
| Cleveland | 243.89 Mbps | 22.66 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 36% | 11 |
| Columbus | 269.23 Mbps | 22.89 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 26% | 10 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 320.82 Mbps | 23.31 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 59% | 7 |
| Dayton | 267.77 Mbps | 22.74 Mbps | 100% | 95% | 45% | 9 |
| Elyria | 323.36 Mbps | 23.15 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 58% | 7 |
| Hamilton | 313.05 Mbps | 41.34 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 95% | 8 |
| Kettering | 289.99 Mbps | 22.72 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 61% | 10 |
| Lakewood | 269.03 Mbps | 57.53 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 66% | 8 |
| Lorain | 325.30 Mbps | 22.66 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 73% | 8 |
| Parma | 265.63 Mbps | 47.21 Mpbs | 100% | 98% | 72% | 10 |
| Springfield | 239.72 Mbps | 12.37 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 19% | 9 |
| Toledo | 181.22 Mbps | 9.79 Mbps | 100% | 39% | 38% | 8 |
| Youngstown | 264.25 Mbps | 11.75 Mbps | 100% | 92% | 4% | 9 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
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Ohio internet FAQs
Does Ohio have fast internet?
Yes, Ohio has fast internet plans available from providers such as AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum and Verizon.
What city in Ohio has the best internet?
According to Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Lorain, OH, has a median download speed of over 325 Mbps, which is the fastest in our list of Ohio cities.
Is fiber internet available in Ohio?
Yes, fiber internet is available in Ohio through providers such as AT&T and CenturyLink.
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Robin LaytonSenior Editor, Broadband Content
Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empow…
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