8 Best Internet Providers in 45653, OH
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| 45653 ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real 45653 Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
45653 has 8 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 45653.
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45653 has 8 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 45653.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 45653, 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 45653 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 45653, OH?
Minford Telephone Company is the highest-rated internet provider in 45653 based on 250 Ohio customer reviews, and Minford Telephone Company 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 45653, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 45653
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 45653 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 45653 Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Minford Telephone Company | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 250 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Minford Telephone Company is the best internet service provider for 45653 residents. Minford Telephone Company was rated at an average of 4.00 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 94.9% coverage in 45653.
At a national level, based on 3854 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Minford Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 45653?
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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 45653?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Minford Telephone Company. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Minford Telephone Company and Spectrum 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 45653
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Minford Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 45653
| ISP / Tech Type | 45653 Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Minford Telephone Company | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 45653 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Minford Telephone Company and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 45653. 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 Minford Telephone Company. This indicates Minford Telephone Company reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 45653?
Ohio customers rate Minford Telephone Company 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.
Minford Telephone Company 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 45653 customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 45653, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 45653
| ISP / Tech Type | 45653 Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Minford Telephone Company | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
45653 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 45653 below, including the metrics used and how 45653 compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 45653 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.76% | 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. | 1,000 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 45653. | 5.3 | 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. | 3.1 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 75% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
45653 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 45653 is B, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 45653 is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 45653 have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 45653 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.
92% of 45653 households have an internet connection despite having 99.76% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of 45653 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 45653?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
How Much Speed does a 45653 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 45653 is 3.1, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. 45653's average household income is $92,192 which is much higher than the Ohio average of $80,507 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
45653 also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 45653 has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 45653 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 45653?
Minford Telephone Company Fiber in 45653, OH
Minford Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 99.8% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, Minford Telephone Company 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 45653?
Spectrum Cable in 45653, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 65.0% of 45653 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 45653?
Frontier DSL in 45653, OH
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 10.4% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 45653?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 45653, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 45653, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.5% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 45653, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.5% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in 45653, OH
Ohio Transparent Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.1% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 45653, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.5% of 45653 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 45653?
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 45653 is Minford Telephone Company.
- The fastest internet provider should be Minford Telephone Company and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Minford Telephone Company may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 45653 is Minford Telephone Company.
- Viasat, Minford Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 45653, 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 45653 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 45653 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 45653's B ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
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