8 Best Internet Providers in Ashtabula, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Ashtabula, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ashtabula, OH?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ashtabula, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ashtabula

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

Based on 266 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Ashtabula residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 3.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.47 out of 5 stars and 55.2% coverage in Ashtabula.

At a national level, based on 4130 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ashtabula?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ashtabula

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Zito Media	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Greatwave Communications	600 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ashtabula

Based on data reported by Ashtabula ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ashtabula. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,814 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ashtabula?

Ohio customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.29 out of 5, which is lower 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 Ashtabula customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Ashtabula, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ashtabula

Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula below, including the metrics used and how Ashtabula compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.

Ashtabula ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashtabula	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ashtabula that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	90.22%	68.35%	71.53%
	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.	1,870 Mbps	3,062 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ashtabula.	5.8	7.6	7.1

 

Ashtabula Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ashtabula	Ohio	USA
	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.	2.3	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.	6%	13%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	91%	91%
	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%	76%	76%
	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%	77%	77%

Ashtabula ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ashtabula is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ashtabula is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ashtabula have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula households have an internet connection despite having 99.73% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula?

How Much Speed does a Ashtabula Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ashtabula is 2.3, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ashtabula’s average household income is $55,893 which is lower than the Ohio average of $82,723 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Ashtabula also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Ohio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ashtabula has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ashtabula households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ashtabula?

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 Ashtabula is Windstream.
• The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ashtabula is AT&T.
• Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ashtabula, 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 Ashtabula compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula’s B- ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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