Internet Providers in Cleveland, Ohio
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Home Internet in Cleveland, OH
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1. AT&T 
Speeds Up To5 Gbps
Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G InternetAvailability: 95%Cleveland speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet -
2. Brightspeed 
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 2.9% -
3. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: CableAvailability: 84%Cleveland speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
4. Cox
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: CableAvailability: 16.4%Cleveland speed tests confirm high speeds for Cox -
5. Kinetic by Windstream
Speeds Up To2 Gbps*
Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 11.3% -
6. Viasat
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
7. EarthLink
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 43.2% -
Hughesnet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Breezeline
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: CableAvailability: 24.1% -
North Coast Wireless
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 1% -
Agile Networks
Speeds Up To25 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 19.3% -
PCs for People
Speeds Up To100 Mbps*
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 7.7% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps*
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Verizon
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 31.9% -
Medina Fiber
Speeds Up To1 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 1.4%
2 Residential internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Cleveland.
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Home Internet Summary in Cleveland, OH
AT&T Internet covers 95% of Cleveland, Ohio, making it the top provider in the city. AT&T offers fiber, IPBB, and 5G connections to cater to various consumer needs. With a maximum download speed of 5 Gbps, AT&T supports bandwidth-heavy activities like streaming and gaming. The plans start at $55 per month, combining high speeds with extensive coverage for competitive value.
Spectrum ranks second, covering 84% of Cleveland with its cable connections. Offering a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and starting at $49.99 per month, Spectrum provides a cost-effective option for those seeking robust internet service. Verizon, the third-ranked provider, delivers 5G internet but only covers 31.9% of the city. Despite this limited reach, Verizon offers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps with plans starting at $50 per month.
Cleveland's internet landscape features 98% fiber availability and comprehensive satellite coverage, giving residents a variety of options.
Best Internet Providers in Cleveland, OH
The best internet service in Cleveland is the fiber internet connection offered by AT&T Fiber. Our data shows that AT&T Fiber stands out for its high speeds, which can reach 5 Gbps; its prices, which start at $55 per month, and customer satisfaction. Fiber internet offers benefits like high stability, symmetrical speeds, and no data caps, so it’s almost always the best choice when available.
If fiber isn’t available in your area of Cleveland, you’ll most likely want to turn to cable internet. Cleveland has a few different cable networks vying for the market. Spectrum’s wide coverage is the closest thing Cleveland has to the usual citywide cable monopoly. Spectrum offers competitive speeds that reach 1 Gbps and affordable plans starting at $50 per month for 12 months. Cox provides of the city with cable speeds that go up to 2 Gbps and prices starting at $50. About a third of Cleveland’s land area is also served by Breezeline, a smaller cable provider that is fairly well regarded in the city, according to our review data.
Fiber is always best, but when it comes to choosing between cable providers, the options that serve your address will be the biggest factor. In cases where you can choose between more than one option, we suggest comparing prices and considering bundles. Cox and Spectrum, in particular, are known for their bundles. If you’re looking for an internet-only plan, check out Breezeline’s prices to see if you can pay less.
For the best deals on internet in Cleveland, make sure to look for timely promotions. Right now, AT&T Fiber is offering up to $225 in gift cards when you get the AT&T Fiber Internet 1000 plan and use the promo code BACK2SCHOOL at checkout. Brightspeed also has a gift card offer going on this month, where you can earn up to $300 on a gift card if you choose the Brightspeed Fiber Internet 2 Gig plan. Need less speed? The Brightspeed Fiber Internet 1 Gig and Brightspeed Fiber Internet 500 Mbps plans also come with $200 and $100 Prepaid Cards, respectively.
Fastest Internet Providers in Cleveland, OH
AT&T is the fastest provider in Cleveland, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.
For customers who care about speed, AT&T Internet is the top dog in Cleveland. The company’s fastest internet plan can reach speeds up to 5 Gbps.
Fiber is the best internet connection type for customers who care about speed. It’s generally faster than cable; it also offers “symmetrical” speeds — meaning that upload speeds are just as fast as download speeds, which isn’t the case with cable and DSL. If you are gaming or streaming, symmetrical speeds make a big difference. For example, AT&T’s upload speeds are the same as its download speeds, 5 Gbps, but its biggest cable competitor, Spectrum, only has upload speeds reaching 1 Gbps. Fiber networks are also less susceptible to being overloaded with traffic when the whole neighborhood is online.
For most households, 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps will “feel” fast: You’ll be able to get all of your online activities done without feeling like your internet is sluggish. Past 1 Gbps, speed differences are harder to detect for most users; your internet will be faster, but you may find it hard to use enough bandwidth to even notice the difference. At high-end internet speeds, remember to make sure that your Wi-Fi router is fast enough to handle your plan. If your Wi-Fi router is a bottleneck, then it doesn’t really matter how fast your actual internet connection is!
Data caps are another factor that can affect your internet speed or trigger extra charges. Choosing a fiber plan means you don’t have to worry about caps because fiber providers don’t have them. Spectrum offers no data caps, but Cox customers and those who choose other companies will be subject to them unless they pay extra for unlimited data.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mbps |
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19.33% |
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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95.02000000000001% |
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Internet Availability in Cleveland, OH
In many cases, where you live will affect your internet options. Fiber availability, in particular, can be very dependant on which neighborhood a person lives in — or even which block they’re on.
In Cleveland, fiber is synonymous with AT&T Fiber; its network is more widely available on the west side of Cleveland than it is on the east side. In areas that border suburban Lakewood and Fairview Park, like Edgewater and Westpark, you’re likely to be able to sign up for one of AT&T’s fiber-optic internet plans. Ditto for West Boulevard and Bellaire-Puritas. You’ll also find AT&T Fiber in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood (it’s in the city of Brooklyn, too).
AT&T Fiber’s network gets a little patchier as you head through Ashbury Towers and Ohio City into the downtown area. With the exception of some patches along 322 as you head toward the Cleveland Clinic and one area of coverage in North Collinwood, fiber coverage pretty much dries up; this holds true until you’re out past the city limits in places like Shaker Heights and Euclid.
As for cable, the most widely available provider in the city is Spectrum, which covers 84.0%, virtually all of Cleveland proper. Cox covers nearby Lakewood and Parma, and some Cleveland residents near those areas may have it available, too. Then there’s Breezeline, which is relatively new to the area but entered the market by taking over the network once run by WOW!. That former WOW! service footprint is pretty much what Breezeline’s footprint looks like today; it covers many of Cleveland’s suburbs and comes into the city in southeastern neighborhoods like Corlett and Mt. Pleasant.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Cleveland, OH
Provider Connection Types in Cleveland, OH
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Cleveland, OH |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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49.99% |
| Cable |
|
97.97% |
| Fiber |
|
54.47% |
List of Internet Providers in Cleveland, OH
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | 5 Gbps | |
| Brightspeed | Fiber | 100 Mbps | |
| Spectrum | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| Cox | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| Kinetic by Windstream | DSL, Fiber | 2 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| EarthLink | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | |
| Hughesnet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Breezeline | Cable | 1 Gbps | |
| North Coast Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | |
| Agile Networks | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | |
| PCs for People | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 1 Gbps | |
| Medina Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
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- Shaker Heights, OH
- East Cleveland, OH
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- Lakewood, OH
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- Parma, OH
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Internet Providers in Cleveland, OH
| Provider | Plans Starting At | Speeds Up To | Connections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. | IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet | |
| Brightspeed | $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber | |
| Spectrum | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| Cox | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| Kinetic by Windstream | $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | DSL, Fiber | |
| Viasat Internet | $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| EarthLink 5G Home Internet | $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Breezeline | $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Cable | |
| North Coast Wireless Communications | $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Agile Networks | $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| PCs for People | $15/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fixed Wireless | |
| Starlink | $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Satellite | |
| Verizon | $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | 5G Internet | |
| Medina Fiber | $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan | 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. | Fiber |
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