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Internet Providers in Portsmouth, Ohio

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Home Internet in Portsmouth, OH

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18.5%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 87.1%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 47.8%
  • 4. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 48.7%
  • 5. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Agile Networks
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.4%

Best Internet Providers in Portsmouth, OH

In Portsmouth, Ohio, Spectrum offers cable internet with 87.10% coverage. This extensive reach allows most residents to access its high-speed service, boasting a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. With a starting price of $49.99 per month, Spectrum balances speed and coverage effectively.

EarthLink Fiber ranks second, providing fiber internet to 47.80% of Portsmouth. Although its coverage isn't as broad as Spectrum's, EarthLink delivers impressive download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Priced from $59.95 per month, it meets the needs of users demanding higher bandwidth. Portsmouth's fiber infrastructure is robust, with overall fiber availability at 91%.

When comparing, Spectrum offers wider coverage at a lower cost, while EarthLink provides ultra-fast speeds where available.

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
  • Always ON
6.4799999999999995%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • EarthLink
87.12%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portsmouth, OH

Provider Connection Types in Portsmouth, OH

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portsmouth, OH
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.480000000000004%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.86999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
3.7900000000000005%

List of Internet Providers in Portsmouth, OH

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Agile Networks Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portsmouth, OH

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Agile Networks $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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