Internet Providers in Cincinnati, Ohio

The best of Cincinnati’s internet providers is altafiber, for its excellent reputation and quick high-speed fiber internet connection. In fact, when we surveyed our local review data, we found altafiber customers were happy with the service for its quick speeds up to 2 Gbps, Fioptics+ streaming service, and minimum two-year price lock on plan prices. While customers didn’t love the required $39.99 activation fee on all altafiber internet plans, we love that altafiber offers a military discount of $5 off per life — something you don’t see that often with ISPs anymore.

If you don’t need the symmetrical 2 Gbps download and upload speeds of altafiber’s fiber internet connection, then you should consider Cincinnati’s cable internet provider, Spectrum. Spectrum’s cable connections can reach speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary), and its plans start at just $50 per month for 12 months. Spectrum also offers packages with other services, including TV with 160+ channels, home phone, and mobile phone, starting at $90 per month for 12 months.

Altafiber and Spectrum aren’t Cincinnati’s only internet service providers — actually, a total of 10 companies serve Cincinnati. However, they’re the two that we most recommend. Wireless alternatives may be tempting (especially exciting newcomers like Starlink satellite internet and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet), but the fact of the matter is that fiber and cable internet are the top two connection types available. Plus, even the most modern wireless internet options can’t yet match the performance you’ll get from Altafiber or Spectrum.

Spectrum frequently runs promotions for new customers. These vary often as the company phases them in and out, but they currently offer upgrades such as an upgraded “advanced Wi-Fi” router, and an unlimited mobile line on Spectrum Mobile for 12 months if you sign up for internet service.