Best Internet Providers in Cincinnati, OH
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Cincinnati.
Ranks compare Cincinnati with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cincinnati, OH at a Glance
Cincinnati Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Alta Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Cincinnati ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cincinnati, OH?
Alta Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Cincinnati based on 324 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati
- Alta Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Alta Fiber - dsl coverage map
- Southeastern Indiana REMC - fiber coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Ohio Transparent Telecom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- BroadLinc - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cincinnati Compares to Places Its Size
Cincinnati's report card score is tied 28th of 60 and its connectivity index is tied 34th of 60.
| Measure | Cincinnati | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | Hamilton County | Ohio | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.9% | 7th of 60 | 97.1% | 68.3% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 2,619 Mbps | 49th of 60 | 2,735 Mbps | 3,062 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | Tied 47th of 60 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 44th of 60 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 39th of 60 | 15% | 13% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 31st of 60 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 92% | 91% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 14th of 60 | 82% | 76% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 81% | 78% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $92,449 | 36th of 60 | $85,853 | $82,723 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 21st of 60 | 16% | 15% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 91.9% of homes in Cincinnati, against 97.1% across Hamilton County and 68.3% across Ohio. Households in Cincinnati are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,449 (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 Cincinnati
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cincinnati?
Alta Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,738 Mbps
Alta Fiber offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Alta Fiber has speeds up to 2,738 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 2,729 Mbps throughout the city. Alta Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Cincinnati from Alta Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(204)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,979 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,979 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cincinnati from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Southeastern Indiana REMC Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southeastern Indiana REMC offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Southeastern Indiana REMC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cincinnati?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
93.7%
Customer Rating:
(360)
Avg. Download Speed
317 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 317 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
88.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
363 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.0% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 363 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the city.
BroadLinc Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
BroadLinc offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, BroadLinc Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 499 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 285, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cincinnati?
Spectrum Cable in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(1726)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.3% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(2071)
Avg. Download Speed
1,305 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.0% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,305 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 63 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cincinnati?
Alta Fiber DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Alta Fiber offers DSL service to 33.2% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Alta Fiber DSL has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 7.5% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 33 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cincinnati from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 4.0% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Cincinnati from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 4.0% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cincinnati from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.9% of Cincinnati homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cincinnati by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 61.4% of homes in West End to 100.0% in Pleasant Run Farm; by ZIP code, from 66.2% in 45232 to 100.0% in 45223. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cincinnati
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 32,023 | 91.8% | 2,763 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 52/100 |
| West Price Hill | 24,290 | 99.0% | 2,417 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Cuf | 18,655 | 72.9% | 2,753 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 65/100 |
| College Hill | 17,256 | 97.3% | 2,805 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Hyde Park | 13,770 | 100.0% | 2,948 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 75/100 |
| Mount Washington | 13,035 | 99.5% | 2,957 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 65/100 |
| Pleasant Ridge | 11,968 | 100.0% | 2,734 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 71/100 |
| East Price Hill | 11,766 | 99.5% | 2,219 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Madisonville | 11,676 | 99.5% | 2,849 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 58/100 |
| Oakley | 11,185 | 96.9% | 2,769 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Mount Airy | 9,718 | 99.8% | 2,626 Mbps | 7 | A- | 44/100 |
| Clifton | 9,674 | 99.6% | 2,910 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 69/100 |
| Bond Hill | 9,625 | 99.7% | 2,468 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Evanston | 9,471 | 83.8% | 2,548 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 59/100 |
| Northside | 8,004 | 100.0% | 2,792 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 60/100 |
| Walnut Hills | 7,665 | 99.6% | 2,256 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 50/100 |
| Winton Hills | 6,998 | 66.6% | 2,188 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 26/100 |
| Bridgetown North | 6,881 | 98.3% | 2,929 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Roselawn | 6,838 | 97.8% | 2,196 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 30/100 |
| West End | 6,828 | 61.4% | 2,139 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 28/100 |
| North Avondale | 6,810 | 99.7% | 2,473 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Avondale | 6,794 | 99.8% | 2,284 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Hartwell | 6,688 | 99.9% | 2,274 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Mount Lookout | 6,632 | 100.0% | 3,000 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 80/100 |
| Mount Auburn | 6,244 | 97.1% | 2,839 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Over-the-Rhine | 6,069 | 95.0% | 2,768 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Central Business District | 5,978 | 86.3% | 2,380 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Kennedy Heights | 5,691 | 99.8% | 2,862 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Northbrook | 5,671 | 98.7% | 2,509 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Groesbeck | 5,362 | 98.2% | 2,769 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 73/100 |
| Pleasant Run Farm | 4,770 | 100.0% | 2,730 Mbps | 6.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Summerside | 4,483 | 98.2% | 2,948 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 52/100 |
| South Fairmount | 4,452 | 99.6% | 2,953 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 55/100 |
| Corryville | 4,392 | 92.4% | 2,476 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 65/100 |
| East Westwood | 3,878 | 97.3% | 2,782 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 33/100 |
| Carthage | 3,356 | 99.0% | 1,995 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 56/100 |
| Cherry Grove | 3,329 | 100.0% | 2,408 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 91/100 |
| Monfort Heights South | 3,263 | 100.0% | 2,985 Mbps | 7 | A- | 58/100 |
| Sayler Park | 3,243 | 99.0% | 2,890 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Mack South | 3,156 | 100.0% | 3,000 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 72/100 |
| Mount Healthy Heights | 3,098 | 98.2% | 2,496 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Kenwood | 3,070 | 99.6% | 2,983 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 74/100 |
ZIP codes in Cincinnati
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45238 | 46,582 | 94.3% | 2,701 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 64/100 |
| 45231 | 41,986 | 99.6% | 2,773 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 70/100 |
| 45211 | 38,439 | 99.1% | 2,931 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 61/100 |
| 45239 | 29,229 | 99.7% | 2,818 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 67/100 |
| 45244 | 28,998 | 99.5% | 2,940 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 84/100 |
| 45230 | 27,669 | 99.8% | 2,979 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 75/100 |
| 45236 | 24,560 | 100.0% | 2,981 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| 45247 | 24,412 | 99.8% | 2,853 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 78/100 |
| 45248 | 23,769 | 99.5% | 2,968 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 73/100 |
| 45255 | 22,186 | 97.6% | 2,736 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 45251 | 22,028 | 99.3% | 2,630 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 45237 | 21,041 | 99.2% | 2,459 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 50/100 |
| 45245 | 20,154 | 97.5% | 2,936 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 69/100 |
| 45224 | 20,133 | 97.7% | 2,802 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 45219 | 19,880 | 84.0% | 2,695 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 63/100 |
| 45208 | 19,834 | 99.8% | 2,942 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 76/100 |
| 45205 | 19,378 | 99.7% | 2,284 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 45227 | 18,476 | 98.5% | 2,725 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 65/100 |
| 45202 | 16,650 | 92.6% | 2,686 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 68/100 |
| 45233 | 16,006 | 97.2% | 2,927 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 74/100 |
| 45220 | 14,493 | 97.0% | 2,867 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 45249 | 13,798 | 95.5% | 2,621 Mbps | 6 | B | 85/100 |
| 45223 | 13,411 | 100.0% | 2,669 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 53/100 |
| 45229 | 12,540 | 99.6% | 2,282 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 43/100 |
| 45213 | 11,968 | 99.9% | 2,734 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 45206 | 10,821 | 99.5% | 2,396 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 58/100 |
| 45209 | 9,783 | 96.8% | 2,789 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 45216 | 9,691 | 99.6% | 2,094 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 45214 | 9,071 | 78.1% | 2,430 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| 45225 | 7,824 | 90.0% | 2,523 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 43/100 |
| 45207 | 7,396 | 79.8% | 2,443 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 55/100 |
| 45232 | 6,942 | 66.2% | 2,069 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 34/100 |
| 45226 | 5,711 | 98.8% | 2,924 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 76/100 |
| 45204 | 5,268 | 99.2% | 2,109 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 45252 | 4,497 | 95.7% | 2,691 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 67/100 |
| 45203 | 2,552 | 72.3% | 2,384 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 23/100 |
| 45221 | 1,923 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 38/100 |
How Cincinnati Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cincinnati that have their own pages are all within 5 miles, 3 of them in Kentucky. Among them, Ludlow, KY has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Norwood the fewest (99.3%); Cincinnati has 91.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati metro area (this page) | 2,249,797 | 91.9% | 2,619 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 72/100 |
| Norwood | 19,299 | 99.3% | 2,747 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Finneytown | 13,330 | 100.0% | 2,662 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 73/100 |
| Dayton, KY | 6,228 | 99.7% | 2,819 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Bellevue, KY | 5,929 | 100.0% | 2,792 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 68/100 |
| Ludlow, KY | 4,466 | 100.0% | 2,883 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Amberley | 4,213 | 100.0% | 2,859 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 88/100 |
| St. Bernard | 4,070 | 99.6% | 2,365 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Golf Manor | 3,920 | 100.0% | 2,875 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 53/100 |
| Elmwood Place | 2,223 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Arlington Heights | 823 | 98.1% | 2,066 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cincinnati?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Cincinnati, the fastest internet in the city comes from Alta Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cincinnati
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Alta Fiber | 3,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 1,000 |
| EarthLink | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Southeastern Indiana REMC | 1,000 |
| BroadLinc | 499 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | 100 |
| BridgeMAXX | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cincinnati Internet Providers
Based on 324 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Alta Fiber is the best internet service provider for Cincinnati residents. Alta Fiber was rated at an average of 4.08 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.48 out of 5 stars and 89.6% coverage in Cincinnati.
At a national level, based on 6828 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cincinnati Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cincinnati, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cincinnati Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fiber |  (21) | (40) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (52) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (9) | (196) | (1933) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeastern Indiana REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cincinnati
Based on data reported by Cincinnati ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Alta Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Cincinnati. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,687 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 Alta Fiber. This indicates Alta Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cincinnati Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fiber | (21) | (40) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (9) | (196) | (1933) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (52) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeastern Indiana REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cincinnati?
Ohio customers rate Alta Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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.
Alta Fiber received a local rating of 3.86 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cincinnati customers with an average price rating of 3.31 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cincinnati
| ISP / Tech Type | Cincinnati Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Fiber | (21) | (40) | (54) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (52) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (809) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2369) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (9) | (196) | (1933) | View Plans | ||
| BroadLinc | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeastern Indiana REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Ohio
Customer Reviews
Dani J
Alta Fiber
November 29, 2025 My internet provider ensures stable connection. I have never experienced a service-related outage. While the pricing leaves a bit to be desired, i'm content with it. I also like that there isn't a contract of any kind.
An Ohio Customer
Spectrum Fiber
October 15, 2025 George B
Alta Fiber
May 08, 2025 AltaFiber has been amazing. I recently moved to a new city in August to start law school and did not know which internet provider to use. I was recommended to use AltaFiber and have had such an amazing experience with them. The installation of my internet was quick, simple, and hassle-free. My internet runs relatively fast and I have never had an issue with it. Being a student, it is pretty affordable and allows me to play games with my friends with no interruptions.
Brianna J
Alta Fiber
February 12, 2025 My husband and I had a fantastic experience with Altafiber installing our technology. Our servicer was knowledgeable and efficient. He was respectful of our time and our home and made sure it was set up exactly as we wanted. We have not had any issues since having the wifi installed which has been great! Last year, we had a competitor internet provider and we had a terrible experience. Our provider last year was more expensive than Altafiber, had terrible customer service, and had a lot of problems with service. We get a fair price for Altafiber because of a discount from my employer. We hope to have Altafiber for years to come as our internet provider!
Kyle F
Alta Fiber
January 19, 2025 I like to watch movies and play a lot of games. Before I switched to Alta Fiber I used Spectrum. I had many problems when I was with Spectrum with regards to maintaining consistent speed. I called customer service frequently and kept opting to purchase higher levels of speed tiers but I kept getting lag time, especially while gaming. I was very happy when my neighborhood qualified for fiber from an alternate service. I never even think about my home internet speeds anymore and its about a third cheaper than what I was paying with Spectrum.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cincinnati?
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 Cincinnati is Alta Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Alta Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Alta Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cincinnati is Alta Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cincinnati, available to 95.8% 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.