9 Best Internet Providers in High Water, OH
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| High Water ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 621 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 9 | |
| Real High Water Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
High Water has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in High Water.
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High Water has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in High Water.
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Above are the top 4 providers in High Water, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 High Water ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in High Water, OH?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in High Water based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in High Water, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 45.86% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in High Water, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in High Water
Local, State, and National Ratings for all High Water Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | High Water Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 258 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for High Water residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in High Water.
At a national level, based on 3864 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mercury Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in High Water?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in High Water?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in High Water, the fastest internet in the city comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in High Water
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Smartway Communications | 250 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in High Water
| ISP / Tech Type | High Water Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by High Water ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in High Water. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in High Water?
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 3.00 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 High Water customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in High Water, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in High Water
| ISP / Tech Type | High Water Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
High Water 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 High Water below, including the metrics used and how High Water compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in High Water that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 621 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 High Water. | 7.4 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.9 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 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. | 96% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 73% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
High Water ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in High Water is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in High Water is high with a score of 73 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in High Water have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The High Water 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.
96% of High Water households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of High Water 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 High Water?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
How Much Speed does a High Water Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in High Water is 2.9, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. High Water's average household income is $100,509 which is much higher than the Ohio average of $80,507 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
High Water also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 High Water has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, High Water households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in High Water?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in High Water, OH.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in High Water?
Spectrum Cable in High Water, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 45.9% of High Water homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in High Water?
Brightspeed DSL in High Water, OH
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 61.6% of High Water homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in High Water, OH
Windstream offers DSL service to 34.4% of High Water homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in High Water?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of High Water homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of High Water homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of High Water homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of High Water homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of High Water homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless in High Water, OH
Smartway Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of High Water homes. Across the city, Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 224 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in High Water?
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 High Water is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in High Water is AT&T.
- EarthLink, AT&T, Mercury Broadband, HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in High Water, 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 High Water compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how High Water 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 High Water's C- ISP Report Card and 73 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
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