6 Best Internet Providers in Harbor, Ashtabula, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Harbor, Ashtabula, 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 Harbor, Ashtabula, OH?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Harbor based on Ashtabula customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Harbor, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Harbor

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

Based on 255 reviews from Ashtabula internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Harbor residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Ashtabula, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 99.8% coverage in Harbor.

At a national level, based on 3797 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 Harbor?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Harbor, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Windstream.

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

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Harbor

Based on data reported by Harbor ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Harbor. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,025 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Harbor?

Ashtabula customers rate Windstream 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.

Windstream received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Harbor customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Harbor

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

Harbor ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Harbor	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Harbor that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.52%	90.20%	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.	1,079 Mbps	1,064 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 Harbor.	6.4	6.5	6.8

 

Harbor Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Harbor	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.	2.2	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.	7%	5%	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.	93%	93%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	88%	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.	77%	72%	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.	77%	72%	76%

Harbor ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Harbor is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Harbor is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Harbor have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Harbor 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.

91% of Harbor households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Harbor 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 Harbor?

How Much Speed does a Harbor Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Harbor is 2.2, which is smaller than the Ashtabula average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Harbor's average household income is $62,736 which is much higher than the Ashtabula average of $53,303 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.

Harbor also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ashtabula average of 11%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 5% of residents in Ashtabula who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Harbor has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Harbor households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Harbor?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Harbor?

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Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Harbor?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Harbor?

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 Harbor 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 Harbor is Windstream.
• Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Harbor, 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 Harbor compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Harbor 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 Harbor's B ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.