Internet Providers in Akron, Ohio

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1. AT&T

3.4 User Ratings (3,197)***

Speeds Up To
5 Gbps

Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet

Availability: 83.1%

Akron speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet

(866) 590-1023

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2. Spectrum

3.4 User Ratings (8,911)***

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

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Connection: Cable

Availability: 96.5%

(844) 901-2981

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3. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (3,010)***

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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4. T-Mobile

3.2 User Ratings (387)***

Download Speeds:
133 - 415 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 62.2%

(844) 918-3658

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5. EarthLink

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 38.8%

(866) 699-3450

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6. Hughesnet

2.8 User Ratings (6,491)***

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 902-3107

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7. XNET WiFi

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

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Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 56.7%

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8. Agile Networks

Speeds Up To
25 Mbps

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Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 7.8%

(888) 494-0549

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FairlawnGig

Speeds Up To
5 Gbps

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Connection: Fiber

Availability: 6.6%

(330) 668-3300

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Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

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Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Verizon

Speeds Up To
50 Mbps

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Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 50.2%

(877) 560-5156

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Home Internet Summary in Akron, OH

In Akron, Ohio, Spectrum dominates as the leading internet provider, offering cable connections with maximum download speeds of 1 Gbps. It reaches 96.50% of the city, with plans starting at $49.99 per month. Spectrum utilizes Akron's 34% cable availability to deliver high-speed internet widely, making it a reliable and economical choice.

AT&T Internet and Verizon also vie for attention. AT&T provides IPBB, fiber, and 5G internet, with speeds up to 5 Gbps and plans starting at $55 per month. It covers 83.10% of Akron, and fiber is available in 97% of the city, boosting its reach. Verizon offers 5G internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps, covering 51.50% of the area. While not as extensive or fast as Spectrum and AT&T, Verizon's $50 per month plans can attract those seeking 5G connectivity within its coverage.

Best Internet Providers in Akron, OH

Akron’s best internet providers are AT&T Fiber and Spectrum. AT&T offers the best and fastest internet service in Akron, delivering speeds up to on its fiber-optic network. Akron AT&T Fiber customers can take advantage of the service for as low as $55 per month.

If AT&T Fiber isn’t available at your address, we recommend checking out Spectrum. Featuring a wider availability than AT&T with 96.5 percent coverage, Spectrum offers gigabit-speed cable internet to most Akron households. Spectrum prices start at just $50 for 12 months, and many customers benefit from packaging their internet service with TV, home phone, or mobile phone plans.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
25 Mbps	Email Web browsing Light streaming Smaller households	Agile Networks	7.82%
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Spectrum FairlawnGig	96.48%

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Provider Connection Types in Akron, OH

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Akron, OH
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	52.01%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	97.2%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	34.2%

List of Internet Providers in Akron, OH

Provider	Type	Top Speed
AT&T	IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet	5 Gbps	View Plans
Spectrum	Cable	1 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile	5G Internet	415 Mbps	View Plans
EarthLink	5G Internet	100 Mbps	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
XNET WiFi	Fixed Wireless	225 Mbps	View Plans
Agile Networks	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	View Plans
FairlawnGig	Fiber	5 Gbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	5G Internet	50 Mbps	View Plans

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