14 Best Internet Providers in Mercer County, OH
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Mercer County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,651 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Mercer County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Mercer County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Mercer County.
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Mercer County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Mercer County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Wabash
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
NKTELCO
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Above are the top 4 providers in Mercer 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 Mercer County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mercer County, OH?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mercer County based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mercer County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.83% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mercer County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Mercer County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mercer County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nuwave Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Ohio Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 264 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mercer County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. NKTELCO wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 36.9% coverage in Mercer County.
At a national level, based on 6083 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wabash is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mercer 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 Mercer County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Wabash 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 Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Wabash | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| NKTELCO | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Ohio Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Nuwave Technology | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nuwave Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Ohio Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Mercer County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Wabash. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Mercer County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,413 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mercer County?
Ohio customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.54 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. NKTELCO is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mercer County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Mercer County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (11) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Wabash | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nuwave Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Ohio Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Mercer 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 Mercer County below, including the metrics used and how Mercer County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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Mercer County | Ohio | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mercer County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 87.94% | 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. | 1,651 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 Mercer County. | 8.4 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 78% | 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. | 78% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Mercer County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Mercer County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mercer County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mercer County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Mercer 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.
91% of Mercer County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mercer 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 Mercer County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
How Much Speed does a Mercer County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mercer County is 2.6, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mercer County's average household income is $82,048 which is higher than the Ohio average of $80,507 and 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.
Mercer County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Mercer County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Mercer County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 Mercer County?
Wabash Fiber in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Wabash offers Fiber service to 69.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Wabash Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
NKTELCO Fiber in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NKTELCO offers Fiber service to 33.2% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, NKTELCO Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fiber in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Spectrum Cable in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
68.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 68.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 3.9% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Frontier DSL in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 34.1% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 8.2% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 10, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Wabash DSL in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Wabash offers DSL service to 1.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Wabash DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
372 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 372 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
Wabash Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Wabash offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Wabash Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 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 25, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Mercer 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 69 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 Mercer County, OH
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nuwave Technology Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Nuwave Technology offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Nuwave Technology Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Northwest Ohio Broadband Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Northwest Ohio Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Northwest Ohio Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
NKTELCO Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
NKTELCO offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.7% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, NKTELCO Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, OH
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
473 Mbps
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 473 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 50, with an average of 48 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Mercer 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 Mercer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wabash. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mercer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wabash, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mercer 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 Mercer County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Mercer 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 Mercer County's B+ ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100