8 Best Internet Providers in Jefferson, Cleveland, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, Cleveland, OH?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Jefferson

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

Based on 275 reviews from Ohio internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Jefferson residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.47 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Jefferson.

At a national level, based on 4080 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 Jefferson?

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

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jefferson

Based on data reported by Jefferson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Jefferson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,875 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 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 Jefferson?

Ohio customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 3.67 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 Jefferson customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Jefferson

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

Jefferson ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Jefferson	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Jefferson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	98.78%	77.46%	71.53%
	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.	3,886 Mbps	3,290 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Jefferson.	10.5	8.4	7.1

 

Jefferson Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Jefferson	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.	2.5	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.	11%	15%	15%
	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%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	90%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	77%	76%
	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.	71%	78%	77%

Jefferson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Jefferson 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.

90% of Jefferson households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

How Much Speed does a Jefferson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Jefferson is 2.5, which is larger than the Cleveland average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Jefferson’s average household income is $58,645 which is lower than the Cleveland average of $83,926 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Jefferson also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Cleveland average of 14%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Cleveland who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Jefferson has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Jefferson households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jefferson?

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

To see how Jefferson 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 Jefferson’s A ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Jefferson