12 Best Internet Providers in 43521, OH
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| 43521 ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 913 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real 43521 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
43521 has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 43521.
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43521 has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 43521.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 43521, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 43521 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 43521, OH?
bright.net north is the highest-rated internet provider in 43521 based on 259 Ohio customer reviews, and bright.net north has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 43521, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 43521
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 43521 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 43521 Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| bright.net north | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 259 reviews from Ohio internet customers, bright.net north is the best internet service provider for 43521 residents. bright.net north was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.69 out of 5 stars and 76.0% coverage in 43521.
At a national level, based on 3866 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, bright.net north is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 43521?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 43521?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by bright.net north. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum and Midwest Energy & Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 43521
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rural Reach | 25 Mbps | ||
| bright.net north | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 43521
| ISP / Tech Type | 43521 Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| bright.net north | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 43521 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum and Midwest Energy & Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 43521. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with bright.net north. This indicates bright.net north reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 43521?
Ohio customers rate bright.net north as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
bright.net north received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 43521 customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 43521, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 43521
| ISP / Tech Type | 43521 Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bright.net north | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
43521 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 43521 below, including the metrics used and how 43521 compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 43521 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 33.81% | 61.58% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 913 Mbps | 2,747 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 43521. | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 4% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 57% | 75% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 57% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
43521 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 43521 is C, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 43521 is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 43521 have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 43521 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
85% of 43521 households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of 43521 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 43521?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
How Much Speed does a 43521 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 43521 is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 43521's average household income is $59,728 which is lower than the Ohio average of $80,507 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
43521 also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Ohio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 43521 has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 43521 households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 67% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 43521?
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in 43521, OH
Midwest Energy & Communications offers Fiber service to 33.8% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 43521?
Spectrum Cable in 43521, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 53.0% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 43521?
Windstream DSL in 43521, OH
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.1% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the zip.
Brightspeed DSL in 43521, OH
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 5.7% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 43521?
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 382 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 50, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the zip.
bright.net north Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
bright.net north offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, bright.net north Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.8% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Rural Reach Fixed Wireless in 43521, OH
Rural Reach offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of 43521 homes. Across the zip, Rural Reach Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 43521?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 43521 is bright.net north.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Midwest Energy & Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, bright.net north may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 43521 is bright.net north.
- Viasat, QualStar Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 43521, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 43521 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 43521 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 43521's C ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
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