Best Internet Providers in Lake County, OH
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake County, OH
Lake County has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lake County.
Ranks compare Lake County with the 88 Ohio counties.
The Best Internet in Lake County, OH at a Glance
Lake County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Lake County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake County, OH?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake County based on 294 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 Lake County?
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 Lake County
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Lake County Compares to the Rest of Ohio
Lake County's report card score is tied 21st of 88 and its connectivity index is tied 12th of 88.
| Measure | Lake County | Rank among Ohio counties | Ohio | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 73.7% | 33rd of 88 | 68.3% | 71.5% | Hamilton County (97.1%) |
| Average top speed | 3,452 Mbps | 27th of 88 | 3,062 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Erie County (7,855 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 15th of 88 | 7.6 | 7.1 | Hancock County (11.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 82nd of 88 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Holmes County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 14th of 88 | 13% | 15% | Delaware County (26%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 7th of 88 | 95% | 96% | Delaware County and Union County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 5th of 88 | 91% | 91% | Delaware County and Union County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 4th of 88 | 76% | 76% | Delaware County (88%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 7th of 88 | 78% | 81% | Delaware County (92%) |
| Median household income | $88,014 | 13th of 88 | $82,723 | $93,246 | Delaware County ($145,948) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 40th of 88 | 15% | 16% | Athens County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 73.7% of homes in Lake County, against 68.3% across Ohio. Households in Lake County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,014 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Lake County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lake County has 3 neighbors. Among them, Ashtabula County has the most homes with fiber (79.0%) and Geauga County the fewest (75.5%); Lake County has 73.7%.
Map of Lake County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lake County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County (this page) | 232,603 | 73.7% | 3,452 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Cuyahoga County | 1,264,817 | 77.1% | 3,654 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Ashtabula County | 97,574 | 79.0% | 1,498 Mbps | 6 | B- | 47/100 |
| Geauga County | 95,397 | 75.5% | 1,596 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 63/100 |
Internet in Lake County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 25.0% of homes in Kirtland to 98.5% in Willowick; by ZIP code, from 59.2% in 44077 (Painesville) to 93.2% in 44095 (Eastlake). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lake County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentor | 60,678 | 67.1% | 3,408 Mbps | 8 | B | 72/100 |
| Painesville | 45,570 | 59.4% | 3,139 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 73/100 |
| Willoughby | 24,460 | 81.8% | 3,934 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Eastlake | 17,886 | 88.7% | 4,547 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 54/100 |
| Willowick | 14,204 | 98.5% | 4,945 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 59/100 |
| Wickliffe | 12,782 | 95.0% | 4,752 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Willoughby Hills | 9,889 | 69.3% | 3,530 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Madison | 9,715 | 74.1% | 1,693 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 63/100 |
| North Madison | 8,592 | 94.6% | 1,945 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 56/100 |
| Mentor-on-the-Lake | 7,170 | 91.1% | 4,665 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 65/100 |
| Kirtland | 6,937 | 25.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 70/100 |
| Perry | 6,396 | 89.0% | 2,079 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 76/100 |
| Fairport Harbor | 3,108 | 70.3% | 3,774 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 52/100 |
| South Madison | 976 | 48.6% | 1,432 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 65/100 |
| North Perry | 915 | 99.6% | 1,998 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Timberlake | 629 | 98.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 67/100 |
| Waite Hill | 543 | 7.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 80/100 |
| Grand River | 433 | 95.6% | 4,824 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 51/100 |
| Painesville on the Lake | 99 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 68/100 |
ZIP codes in Lake County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44060 (Mentor) | 59,965 | 71.4% | 3,607 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 72/100 |
| 44077 (Painesville) | 58,388 | 59.2% | 3,104 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 71/100 |
| 44094 (Willoughby) | 37,929 | 67.8% | 3,305 Mbps | 8 | B | 63/100 |
| 44095 (Eastlake) | 32,616 | 93.2% | 4,727 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 57/100 |
| 44057 (Madison) | 19,337 | 82.3% | 1,796 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| 44092 (Wickliffe) | 16,786 | 90.4% | 4,441 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 63/100 |
| 44081 (Perry) | 6,930 | 89.8% | 2,066 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 74/100 |
| 44045 (Grand River) | 394 | 95.2% | 4,807 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Lake County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lake County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lake County Internet Providers
Based on 294 reviews from Ohio internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lake County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.51 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.71 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Lake County.
At a national level, based on 4339 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline |  (0) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake County
Based on data reported by Lake County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Lake County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,979 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake County?
Of the providers in Lake County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Ohio or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lake County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (0) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lake County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
EarthLink Fiber in Lake County, OH
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,805 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 60.2% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,805 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lake County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lake County, OH
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,805 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 60.2% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,805 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lake County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Lake County, OH
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lake County, OH
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,963 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 10.1% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,963 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lake County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, OH
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Lake County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake County, OH
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake County, OH
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, OH
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake County?
Spectrum Cable in Lake County, OH
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.5% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Lake County, OH
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 14.3% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Breezeline 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 Lake County?
EarthLink DSL in Lake County, OH
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.9% of Lake County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lake County, OH
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.9% of Lake County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lake County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Lake County, OH
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 9.4% of Lake County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 120 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lake County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Ohio
Customer Reviews
An Ohio Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 03, 2026 Lisa A
Spectrum Cable
July 03, 2025 The internet speed is amazing. The customer service has improved but still needs work. Trying to get someone on the phone can be far to long of a wait. I do like that they have their own streaming service, bundled with my internet is a pretty good price. The interruption of service isn't to bad but it does happen. They have an annoying "are you still watching" feature that comes on way to often. All in all it's a good service.
JB
Spectrum Cable
May 08, 2023 My Internet provider does not have a lot of options in terms of pricing and speed. Even with the speeds listed on their site, the service isn't going to live up to it and it's kind of crazy to be forced into higher plan tiers in order to get a decent, consistent connection. Of course, the only other option in the area is AT&T, which is the same service under a different name, two megacorporations who don't have to improve. It's annoying that you have to pay to have a technician come out if they determine that the service issue isn't on their end. It's also annoying that you have to deal with customer service and get sold TV and phone packages or upgrades you don't need. Just give me a fair price and a decent speed. They also don't tell you you can use your own modem. They just charge you for some piece of junk, no matter how old.
An Ohio Customer
AT&T Fiber
April 20, 2023 I personally think that the pricing for the internet is very good value at $50 a month. Compared to other providers that I had in a different city, I am now paying the same price for gigabit instead for 100 MB download speed. My internet goes out about three to four times a year. I'm extremely happy with the service and it is part of the reason why I don't want to move away from the current place I'm living at.
T H
Frontier Fiber
November 12, 2026 Had terrible service from first day. My service worked, my wife's didn't. Didn't produce enough power (ordered 1 gig plan) to keep my tvs working. Only the oldest one in the bedroom worked. Called my old company the next day and had my old service restored on Monday.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake County?
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 Lake County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lake County is AT&T.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake County, available to 99.5% 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.