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12 Best Internet Providers in Akron, OH

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Akron ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Akron ISP Report Card B
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 2,675 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 12
Customer review count 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.

Data update information

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.

Akron overview

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.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

98.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,936)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $120.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Cable

97.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

96.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

34.1%

4,461 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

DSL

64.2%

60 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Fixed Wireless

79.4%

50 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

96.5%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

34.1%

4,461 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

DSL

64.2%

60 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

79.4%

50 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

18.2%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

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1-833-330-3395 Price: $39.99 - $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

10.8%

1,119 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

18.2%

161 Mbps

300 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

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.

FairlawnGig

FairlawnGig logo

Availability:

4.2%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

4.2%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Omni Fiber

Omni Fiber logo

Availability:

3.7%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price: $35.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

3.7%

10,000 Mbps

10,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.8 of 5 stars

(5)

Atlantic Broadband

Atlantic Broadband logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(67)

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1-877-919-4813 Price: Starting at $20.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Cable

2.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 2.9 of 5 stars

(61)

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

2.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(166)

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1-877-361-2072 Price: $44.99 - $134.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

1.3%

6,825 Mbps

7,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(110)

DSL

1.4%

34 Mbps

115 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(70)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $49.00 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

1.4%

31 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

96.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

96.3%

65 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

71.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

71.7%

426 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

PCs for People

PCs for People logo

Availability:

1.2%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(4)

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Price: Starting at $15.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Akron.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Akron residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

1.2%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 4.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Akron residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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

Verizon4.003.673.82
Windstream3.673.883.31
AT&T3.333.473.66
Spectrum2.873.333.28
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Akron Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeAkron OverallOhio OverallNational OverallFor Service
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

Max Advertised Speed in Akron, OH

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Omni Fiber10,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications7,000 Mbps
FairlawnGig5,000 Mbps
AT&T5,000 Mbps
EarthLink5,000 Mbps
Brightspeed2,000 Mbps
Windstream2,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband1,000 Mbps
Verizon1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
PCs for People50 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Akron

Verizon4.003.834.00
Spectrum3.533.653.61
Windstream3.333.503.41
AT&T3.173.433.75
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeAkron SpeedOhio SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
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

Verizon4.503.833.50
Windstream3.673.252.97
AT&T3.003.293.51
Spectrum2.202.862.91
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeAkron AffordabilityOhio AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
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.

Akron ISP Report Card: B
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Akron Ohio USA
53.43% 61.58% 67.25%
2,675 Mbps 2,747 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
6.8 7.0 6.8

 

Akron Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
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Akron Ohio USA
2.4 2.5 2.7
14% 12% 14%
95% 94% 95%
90% 89% 90%
79% 75% 75%
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?

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
Portage Lakes, OH

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Tallmadge, OH

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

Fairlawn, OH

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
Copley, OH

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
Barberton, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

Munroe Falls, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Silver Lake, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
Lakemore, OH

  • 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 logo

Availability:

34.1%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

4,461 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

34.1%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(544)

Avg. Download Speed

4,461 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

10.8%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

1,119 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

4.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

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, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for FairlawnGig Fiber. FairlawnGig Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from FairlawnGig in terms of customer satisfaction.

Omni Fiber in Akron, OH

Omni Fiber logo

Availability:

3.7%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

10,000 Mbps

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, with speeds from 10,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Omni Fiber. Omni Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from Omni Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Akron, OH

Spectrum logo

Availability:

2.5%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(203)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Akron homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 500, with an average of 270 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Frontier Fiber in Akron, OH

Frontier logo

Availability:

1.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(110)

Avg. Download Speed

6,825 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

97.4%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Akron from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Atlantic Broadband Cable in Akron, OH

Atlantic Broadband logo

Availability:

2.0%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(61)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

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, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city. Atlantic Broadband Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Akron from Atlantic Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Akron?

EarthLink DSL in Akron, OH

EarthLink logo

Availability:

64.2%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

60 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

64.2%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

60 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

18.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(50)

Avg. Download Speed

161 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

Avg. Download Speed

34 Mbps

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 logo

Availability:

1.4%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Avg. Download Speed

31 Mbps

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. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Akron from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Akron?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH

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Availability:

96.3%

Customer Rating:

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Avg. Download Speed

65 Mbps

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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH

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Availability:

79.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

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Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

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. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH

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Availability:

79.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

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. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH

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Availability:

71.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

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Avg. Download Speed

426 Mbps

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. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Akron, OH

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Availability:

1.2%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

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, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. PCs for People Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Akron from PCs for People in terms of customer satisfaction.

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.

Poughkeepsie, NY

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
Ogden, UT

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
Madison, WI

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100

Lakeland, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
Winston-Salem, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Des Moines, IA

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

Provo, UT

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
Daytona Beach, FL

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
Syracuse, NY

  • 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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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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