Best Internet Providers in Akron, PA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Akron, PA
Akron has 10 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.
Ranks compare Akron with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Akron, PA at a Glance
Akron Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Blue Ridge Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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, PA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Akron based on 414 Pennsylvania 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Akron?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Akron
- Blue Ridge Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Blue Ridge Communications - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Upward Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Akron Compares to Places Its Size
Akron's report card score is in the top 3% and its connectivity index is in the top 30%.
| Measure | Akron | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 78.3% | 70.8% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,126 Mbps | top 29% | 4,283 Mbps | 2,476 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 8% | 6.7 | 6.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 12% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 92% | 94% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 88% | 90% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 20% | 74% | 76% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 79% | 79% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,352 | top 45% | $91,984 | $89,224 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Akron, against 78.3% across Lancaster County and 70.8% across Pennsylvania. Households in Akron are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,352 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Akron
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
Blue Ridge Communications Fiber in Akron, PA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Akron homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Akron, PA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,919 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 91.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,919 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Akron from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Akron, PA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Akron homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Akron, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% 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 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Akron, PA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Akron homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless in Akron, PA
Availability:
75.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Upward Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.7% of Akron homes. Across the city, Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 40, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Akron, PA
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Akron, PA
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
XFINITY Cable in Akron, PA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,599 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Akron homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,599 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 142 Mbps throughout the city.
Blue Ridge Communications Cable in Akron, PA
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Blue Ridge Communications offers Cable service to 75.1% of Akron homes. Across the city, Blue Ridge Communications Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Akron?
Windstream DSL in Akron, PA
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
154 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 87.4% of Akron homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 154 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Akron from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Akron, PA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Akron homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Internet in Akron by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Akron has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Akron
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Akron
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17501 | 4,614 | 100.0% | 2,127 Mbps | 8 | A- | 60/100 |
How Akron Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Akron that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Schoeneck has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lititz the fewest (90.1%); Akron has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron (this page) | 4,634 | 100.0% | 2,126 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 60/100 |
| Lititz | 46,298 | 90.1% | 2,917 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Ephrata | 32,492 | 98.1% | 2,396 Mbps | 9 | A- | 54/100 |
| Leola | 10,160 | 93.7% | 6,385 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 57/100 |
| Stevens | 6,418 | 98.6% | 2,164 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 48/100 |
| Brownstown | 1,280 | 100.0% | 6,527 Mbps | 11.1 | A+ | 75/100 |
| Schoeneck | 1,103 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| Hopeland | 774 | 88.5% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Hahnstown | 464 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 50/100 |
| Clay | 443 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 65/100 |
| Reamstown | 309 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Akron?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Blue Ridge 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 Akron
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Communications | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Upward Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Akron Internet Providers
Based on 414 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Akron residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.09 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Akron.
At a national level, based on 4972 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Akron Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Akron, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Akron
Based on data reported by Akron ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Blue Ridge Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Akron. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Akron?
Of the providers in Akron, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Akron where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Pennsylvania or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.09 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Akron, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Akron
| ISP / Tech Type | Akron Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (11) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (124) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Communications | (0) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (228) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Pennsylvania
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Frontier Fiber
November 11, 2026 Buffs most of the time chat with stupid Ai bot worthless you can’t win cable service electric won’t update the modem because I didn’t buy it from them manufacturer say they have to, but the pricks won’t. So will see when frontier wants payment next month. Give them not full payment but weekly till the assholes fix it
Rick S
FastBridge Fiber
October 29, 2026 Outstanding service and support.
ISPReports User
Blue Ridge Communications
October 06, 2026 My service is generally good, but when it's not working, it's terrible!
Shaun B.
GFiber
October 04, 2026 The guy who installed it was LAZY! Provided no direction, refused to assist with name and password and placed the equipment in really bad location.
Samuel Joliat
Dojo Networks
September 18, 2026 Dojo network sucks, but Ari Trussell the worker is goated helped a lot. Super nice, and professional.
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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 Blue Ridge Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Akron is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Windstream, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Blue Ridge Communications has the broadest coverage in Akron, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.