13 Best Internet Providers in Medina County, OH
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Medina County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,882 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Medina County Customer Ratings | 13 |
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.
Medina County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Medina County.
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Medina County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Medina County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Medina County, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Medina County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Medina County, OH?
Wadsworth Citylink is the highest-rated internet provider in Medina County based on 283 Ohio customer reviews, and Wadsworth Citylink 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 Medina County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Medina County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Medina County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Wadsworth Citylink | (2) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (2) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber |  (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 283 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Wadsworth Citylink is the best internet service provider for Medina County residents. Wadsworth Citylink was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Ohio, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 79.6% coverage in Medina County.
At a national level, based on 4030 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wadsworth Citylink is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Medina County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Medina County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Omni Fiber 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 Medina County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Omni Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Wadsworth Citylink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Armstrong | 3,000 Mbps | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | 50 Mbps | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Medina County
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Wadsworth Citylink | (2) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (2) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Medina County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Omni Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Medina County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Medina County?
Ohio customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Medina County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Medina County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Medina County
| ISP / Tech Type | Medina County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Wadsworth Citylink | (2) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (2) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (0) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Medina County 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 county 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 Medina County below, including the metrics used and how Medina County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Medina County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 69.40% | 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. | 5,882 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 Medina County. | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 14% | 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. | 92% | 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. | 81% | 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. | 81% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Medina County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Medina County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Medina County is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Medina County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Medina County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
92% of Medina County households have an internet connection despite having 99.91% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Medina County 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 Counties Compare to Medina County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Medina County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Medina County is 2.6, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Medina County's average household income is $100,166 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.
Medina County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Medina County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Medina County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% 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 Medina County?
Omni Fiber in Medina County, OH
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 40.0% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Omni Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Armstrong Fiber in Medina County, OH
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,056 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 33.8% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Fiber has speeds up to 1,056 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Armstrong Fiber. Armstrong Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Medina County from Armstrong in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Medina County, OH
Availability:
31.1%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,775 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 31.1% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,775 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Medina County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Wadsworth Citylink Fiber in Medina County, OH
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Wadsworth Citylink offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Wadsworth Citylink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Medina County, OH
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
Spectrum Cable in Medina County, OH
Availability:
69.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 69.7% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Medina County, OH
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(61)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband offers Cable service to 27.2% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Atlantic Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wadsworth Citylink Cable in Medina County, OH
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
600 Mbps
Wadsworth Citylink offers Cable service to 12.9% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Wadsworth Citylink Cable has speeds up to 600 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Medina County, OH
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
957 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 12.5% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Cable has speeds up to 957 Mbps, with speeds from 750 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county. Armstrong Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Medina County from Armstrong in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
Frontier DSL in Medina County, OH
Availability:
35.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 35.9% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Medina County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Medina County, OH
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.3% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 42 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Medina County, OH
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.7% of Medina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 51 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 11 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Medina County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Medina County, OH
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.7% of Medina County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 51 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 11 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Medina County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Medina County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Medina 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 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Medina County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Medina County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 58 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Medina County homes. Across the county, North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Medina County, OH
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of Medina County homes. Across the county, Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Medina 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 Medina County is Wadsworth Citylink.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Medina County is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Medina County, 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 Medina County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Medina County 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 Medina County's B+ ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100