Internet providers in Ohio
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Last updated: August 20, 2025
Our broadband experts compare Ohio’s internet providers for price, speed, fees, availability and more.
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Best internet providers in Ohio
SPECTRUM: 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. Updated as of 08/20/25.
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 $40.00/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 08/20/25.
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
4.25 / 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 08/20/25.
AT&T Customer Reviews:
Allconnect Rating
3.75 / 5
Xfinity: Best for availability
Xfinity offers service in Ohio for $40.00/mo. to $100.00/mo., with speeds from 300 to 1,200 Mbps.
Why Ohio loves Xfinity
- Fast speeds
- Five-year price deal
- Bundling discounts
Things to consider about Xfinity
- Slower upload speeds that will depend on your location
Xfinity Customer Reviews:
Fastest internet in Ohio
Fast internet isn’t always a gig plan. You can keep a mid-sized household with multiple connected devices seamlessly online with 300 to 500 Mbps. If you want the fastest options, though, Spectrum’s fastest plan is $70.00/mo. for up to 1 gig in speed, while AT&T offers the fastest internet option in Ohio with its 5 gig plan for $155.00/mo.,** but availability is focused in urban areas such as Columbus and Cleveland. When shopping for fast internet, remember that not all plans and speeds are available at every address. Start your search by checking available providers in your ZIP code.
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speeds | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber | $280.00/mo. | 8,000 Mbps | Fiber |
| AT&T Fiber | $155.00/mo.** | 4,700 Mbps** | Fiber |
| Xfinity | $100.00/mo. | 1,200 Mbps | Cable |
| 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 08/20/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after discounts: $90/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ 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. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
†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
Cheap internet plans are generally under $50.00/mo. and Ohio offers three providers with cheap internet: Xfinity’s low-cost plan is $40.00/mo. for up to 300 Mbps, which is good for one to two users browsing social media or emailing. T-Mobile and Verizon each offer $35.00/mo. plans bundled with a mobile phone plan. Altafiber’s fiber internet also starts at $40.00/mo., but is mainly available in Cincinnati and its surrounding areas.
If you need a low-cost internet option, some providers offer discount programs. For qualifying homes, Xfinity offers internet for under $15.00/mo. with the Internet Essentials program.
| Providers | Starting price* | Download speed | Connection type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.** with mobile plan | 85 – 300 Mbps | 5G |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 318 Mbps | 5G |
| Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 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 08/20/25.
**Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/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 8,000 Mbps. Not all providers are available at every Ohio address, so be sure to check yours to find the providers available at your location.
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| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo. with mobile plan | 87 – 415 Mbps | 5G | 73% |
 Spectrum | $30.00/mo.** | 100 – 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 75% |
 AT&T | $55.00/mo.† | 10 – 4,700 Mbps† | Fiber, DSL | 54% |
| Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 35% |
 Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan | 85 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 34% |
 Optimum | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 8,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 0.7% |
 Hughesnet | $39.99/mo. | 25 – 100 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. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 08/20/25.
**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 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/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.
†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
In the Midwest, internet providers vary by quality, but the best internet Ohio offers is easily found when we use a multi-factor approach to grade providers. Internet speeds in Ohio are the main priority to many, but customer service, fees and other data are also important.
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 290 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: 293.72 Mbps
- Upload speed: 33.52 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 287.59 Mbps
- Upload speed: 51.83 Mbps
Source: Speedtest Global Index
Internet availability in Ohio
Almost all of Ohio can access the minimum broadband speed of 100 Mbps, while 57% are able to access gig speeds and higher. Satellite is the most available internet type (100% of the state), followed by cable (84%). Fixed wireless covers 54% of the state, but fiber is only available to 42% of Ohio. According to Ookla Speedtest data, the median download speed in Ohio is 294 Mbps. Top providers in the state include Spectrum, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon, but AT&T delivers the fastest speeds. Where cable, 5G and fiber aren’t available — mainly rural areas — satellite is the main internet option, but there are various ongoing initiatives aimed at improving rural Ohio’s internet access.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map
Most available providers in Ohio
Satellite is the most available type of internet in Ohio — and the rest of the country. It is often the only choice for rural residents who cannot access fiber and cable options, which tend to be concentrated in more populated areas of the state. In Ohio, Hughesnet and Starlink are available everywhere, but the most available non-satellite provider is Spectrum’s cable service, with 75% coverage of the state. T-Mobile is also a solid option, with 73% coverage, but AT&T’s fiber service provides the fastest and most reliable internet to 54% of Ohio. Check your ZIP code to find the providers available at your home, since provider availability varies by location.
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): 95%
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 89%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 57%
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla Speed Tests, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Ohio internet customer reviews
Need more insight into internet providers in Ohio? Check out verified customer reviews to get the authentic details on the best internet Ohio offers.
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.
Ohio residents have almost a dozen different internet providers to choose from, with state average download and upload speeds of 309 and 34 Mbps. 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.
North Ohio
| 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 |
| Cleveland | 243.89 Mbps | 22.66 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 36% | 11 |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 320.82 Mbps | 23.31 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 59% | 7 |
| Elyria | 323.36 Mbps | 23.15 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 58% | 7 |
| 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 |
| Toledo | 181.22 Mbps | 9.79 Mbps | 100% | 39% | 38% | 8 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
South Ohio
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 218.08 Mbps | 46.76 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 93% | 8 |
| Hamilton | 313.05 Mbps | 41.34 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 95% | 8 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
East Ohio
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 232.14 Mbps | 12.15 Mbps | 100% | 95% | 16% | 8 |
| Youngstown | 264.25 Mbps | 11.75 Mbps | 100% | 92% | 4% | 9 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
West Ohio
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 267.77 Mbps | 22.74 Mbps | 100% | 95% | 45% | 9 |
| Kettering | 289.99 Mbps | 22.72 Mbps | 100% | 97% | 61% | 10 |
| Springfield | 239.72 Mbps | 12.37 Mbps | 100% | 94% | 19% | 9 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
Central Ohio
| City | Download speed | Upload speed | % available up to 100 Mbps | % available up to 250 Mbps | % available up to 1 Gig | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 269.23 Mbps | 22.89 Mbps | 100% | 98% | 26% | 10 |
Sources: FCC National Broadband Map and Ookla’s Speedtest.net
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Ohio internet FAQs
What city in Ohio has the best internet?
According to Ookla’s Speedtest.net, Lorain, Ohio, 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 Optimum.
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