11 Best Internet Providers in Athens, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Athens, 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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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 Athens ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Athens, OH?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Athens based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Athens, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 75.58% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Athens

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

Based on 249 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Athens residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 40.6% coverage in Athens.

At a national level, based on 3867 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Athens?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Athens

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Nelsonville Tv	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Smartway Communications	250 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Ohio Transparent Telecom	50 Mbps
	New Era Broadband	50 Mbps
	Point Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Athens

Based on data reported by Athens ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Athens. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,789 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Athens?

Ohio customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.54 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Athens customers with an average price rating of 3.83 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Athens

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

Athens ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Athens	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Athens that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	34.93%	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.	3,473 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 Athens.	5.4	7.0	6.8

 

Athens Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Athens	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.	2.4	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.	15%	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.	90%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	67%	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.	87%	76%	76%

Athens ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Athens is C+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Athens is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Athens have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Athens 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.

82% of Athens households have an internet connection while having 77.77% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 87% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Athens 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 Athens?

How Much Speed does a Athens Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Athens is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Athens's average household income is $45,240 which is much lower than the Ohio average of $80,507 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Athens also has 51% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 15% 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 Athens has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Athens households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Athens?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Athens?

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

To see how Athens 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 Athens's C+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.