8 Best Internet Providers in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Cleveland, Cleveland, OH?

PCs for People is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown Cleveland based on 248 Cleveland customer reviews, and PCs for People 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 Downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown Cleveland

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Cleveland Internet Providers

Based on 248 reviews from Cleveland internet customers, PCs for People is the best internet service provider for Downtown Cleveland residents. PCs for People was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Cleveland, with 4.69 out of 5 stars and 87.4% coverage in Downtown Cleveland.

At a national level, based on 3714 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PCs for People is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.76 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Cleveland?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Downtown Cleveland

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	DSI Stream	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	PCs for People	280 Mbps
	DigitalC	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Cleveland

Based on data reported by Downtown Cleveland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Downtown Cleveland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,882 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Downtown Cleveland?

Cleveland customers rate PCs for People as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

PCs for People received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Downtown Cleveland customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Downtown Cleveland

Downtown Cleveland 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 neighborhood 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 Downtown Cleveland below, including the metrics used and how Downtown Cleveland compares to the rest of Cleveland and nation.

Downtown Cleveland ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Cleveland	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown Cleveland that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	58.73%	70.77%	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.	2,331 Mbps	3,207 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 Downtown Cleveland.	8.1	7.9	6.8

 

Downtown Cleveland Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Cleveland	Ohio	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.5	2.4	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.	18%	13%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	75%	76%	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.	80%	76%	76%

Downtown Cleveland ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown Cleveland is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown Cleveland is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown Cleveland have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown Cleveland ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

85% of Downtown Cleveland households have an internet connection despite having 93.45% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% 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, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Downtown Cleveland 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Downtown Cleveland?

How Much Speed does a Downtown Cleveland Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown Cleveland is 1.5, which is smaller than the Cleveland average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown Cleveland's average household income is $54,826 which is lower than the Cleveland average of $80,839 and 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.

Downtown Cleveland also has 23% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Cleveland average of 14%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Cleveland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown Cleveland has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown Cleveland households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Cleveland?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Cleveland?

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 Downtown Cleveland is PCs for People.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 Downtown Cleveland is PCs for People.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Downtown Cleveland, 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 Downtown Cleveland compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown Cleveland 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 Downtown Cleveland's B ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.