12 Best Internet Providers in Akron, OH
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| Akron ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,675 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real Akron Customer Ratings | 5 |
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.
Akron has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Akron.
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Akron has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Akron.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Akron, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Akron ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Akron, OH?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Akron based on 243 Ohio customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Akron, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Akron
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Akron Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | 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 | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 243 reviews from Ohio internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Akron residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.44 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Ohio, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 2.4% coverage in Akron.
At a national level, based on 4100 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Akron?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Akron?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Omni Fiber 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 Akron
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Omni Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| FairlawnGig | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| PCs for People | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Akron
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | 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 | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Akron ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Omni Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Akron. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Akron?
Ohio customers rate Frontier Communications 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.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 2.50 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Akron customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Akron, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Akron
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | 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 | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Akron 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 city 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 Akron below, including the metrics used and how Akron compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Akron that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 53.43% | 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. | 2,675 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 Akron. | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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. | 14% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 79% | 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. | 80% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Akron ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Akron is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Akron is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Akron have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Akron ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
90% of Akron households have an internet connection despite having 98.69% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Akron 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 Cities Compare to Akron?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
How Much Speed does a Akron Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Akron is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Akron area's average household income is $83,506 which is higher than the Ohio average of $80,507 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Akron 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, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Akron has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Akron households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
EarthLink Fiber in Akron, OH
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Akron homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,461 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Akron, OH
AT&T offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Akron homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,461 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Akron from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Akron, OH
Windstream offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Akron homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,119 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Akron from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
FairlawnGig Fiber in Akron, OH
FairlawnGig offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, FairlawnGig Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber in Akron, OH
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Akron homes. Across the city, Omni Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Akron, OH
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Akron homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Akron, OH
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Akron homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,825 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Akron from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
Spectrum Cable in Akron, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Akron, OH
Atlantic Broadband offers Cable service to 2.0% of Akron homes. Across the city, Atlantic Broadband 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 Akron?
EarthLink DSL in Akron, OH
EarthLink offers DSL service to 64.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Akron, OH
AT&T offers DSL service to 64.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Akron, OH
Windstream offers DSL service to 18.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 161 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Akron from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Akron, OH
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Akron from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Akron, OH
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Akron homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Akron homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 426 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Akron?
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 Akron is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Akron is Frontier.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Akron, 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 Akron compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Akron 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 Akron's B ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
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Daphne A.
Spectrum Fiber
September 19, 2025 Spectrum internet high speeds provides fast downloads. The service is reliable with minimal outages. There is no long-term contract. You are able to bundle with other services that Spectrum offers which creates a potential savings. I recommend trying out Spectrum.
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TEAMe
AT&T Fiber
June 23, 2023 The installation was super easy. That was my favorite part. They shipped a box with everything clearly labeled. This price is a bit more than if I went with cable.
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An Ohio Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 26, 2023 Spectrum is just Time Warner repackaged. The service is slightly better since they changed names. AT&T was far worse, especially with their customer support. But still, all in all, too many internet companies hold a monopoly over areas across the USA in exchange for the worst terms and prices.
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An Ohio Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 12, 2023 Spectrum is adept at bundling their products. You may want a different cable TV provider. You might be interested in another Internet provider. They make it very hard to be bothered separating your services.
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An Ohio Customer
AT&T Fiber
February 16, 2023 AT&T offers the best internet in the area for a fair price. I wish gigabit (or more) was offered in residential areas, but I understand it may be coming due to my location in relation to a school. I am not happy with their monitoring setup (i.e. outages). Also as with many ISPs their provided router doesn't work very well and had to use a third party router.
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