Best Internet Providers in Near East, Columbus, OH
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Near East, Columbus, OH
Near East has 7 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Near East.
Ranks compare Near East with the 46 neighborhoods in Columbus.
The Best Internet in Near East, Columbus, OH at a Glance
Near East Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Breezeline
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Near East, Columbus, OH?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Near East 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 Near East, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.81% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Near East?
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 Near East, Columbus
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Breezeline - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bresco Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bresco Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Near East Compares to the Rest of Columbus
Near East's report card score is tied 17th of 46 and its connectivity index is tied 36th of 46.
| Measure | Near East | Rank among neighborhoods in Columbus | Columbus | Franklin County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.3% | 9th of 46 | 52.9% | 54.7% | 71.5% | Italian Village (87.2%) |
| Average top speed | 2,473 Mbps | Tied 26th of 46 | 2,549 Mbps | 2,677 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Eastland (4,247 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | Tied 30th of 46 | 8 | 8.6 | 7.1 | Fifth by Northwest (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 35th of 46 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | South Linden (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | Tied 15th of 46 | 19% | 19% | 15% | Italian Village (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | 42nd of 46 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Harrison West and McKinley Avenue Corridor and 4 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 28th of 46 | 94% | 94% | 91% | Scioto Trace and Scioto Woods (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | 28th of 46 | 82% | 83% | 76% | Scioto Trace (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 25th of 46 | 82% | 82% | 81% | Italian Village and Scioto Trace and 2 more (94%) |
| Median household income | $65,990 | 23rd of 46 | $96,842 | $88,661 | $93,246 | Scioto Trace ($114,965) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 32nd of 46 | 16% | 17% | 16% | University (76%) |
Fiber reaches 70.3% of homes in Near East, against 52.9% across Columbus and 54.7% across Franklin County. Households in Near East are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,990 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Near East
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Near East?
EarthLink Fiber in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,406 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 61.2% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,406 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 Near East from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,406 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 61.2% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,406 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 Near East from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 18.9% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bresco Broadband Fiber in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bresco Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, Bresco Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Near East?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
451 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 451 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 34 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Bresco Broadband Fixed Wireless in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Bresco Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, Bresco Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 58 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Near East?
Spectrum Cable in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.9% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Breezeline Cable in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Breezeline offers Cable service to 99.2% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Near East?
EarthLink DSL in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.4% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 27 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Near East from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Near East, Columbus, OH
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.4% of Near East homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 27 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Near East from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Near East Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Near East that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Italian Village has the most homes with fiber (87.2%) and South Side the fewest (19.6%); Near East has 70.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near East (this page) | 12,536 | 70.3% | 2,473 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 61/100 |
| South Side | 14,856 | 19.6% | 1,091 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 49/100 |
| Eastmoor | 12,427 | 64.1% | 3,059 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 64/100 |
| Near Southside | 11,495 | 34.1% | 1,808 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Downtown Columbus | 9,220 | 60.2% | 1,599 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 69/100 |
| Berwick | 8,607 | 58.8% | 3,047 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 78/100 |
| North Central | 7,531 | 40.4% | 2,315 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Southside Columbus | 6,775 | 38.0% | 2,009 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 77/100 |
| Victorian Village | 6,391 | 86.0% | 2,219 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Italian Village | 5,407 | 87.2% | 3,589 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 74/100 |
| Southern Orchards | 3,545 | 41.1% | 2,116 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Near East?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Near East
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Breezeline | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Bresco Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Near East Internet Providers
Based on 286 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Near East residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 97.2% coverage in Near East.
At a national level, based on 4240 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 Near East Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Near East, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Near East Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (1) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bresco Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Near East
Based on data reported by Near East 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 Near East. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,112 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Near East Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (1) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bresco Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Near East?
Of the providers in Near East, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Near East 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.43 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Near East, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Near East
| ISP / Tech Type | Near East Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Breezeline | (1) | (15) | (67) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bresco Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Ohio
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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.
Hannah D
Omni Fiber
August 30, 2026 The most pathetic and worthless piece of shit company there is. My partner and I purchased our first home at the beginning of August and I called to set up Omni fiber (I work from home). The initial conversation went great - lady said it had already been set up in my area and we scheduled an appointment for a tech to come out and connect equipment. She said it would be a max 30 minute appointment. That call was on a Thursday and she scheduled the appointment for Sunday 2-5pm. I received texts to confirm the appointment however Sunday rolled around and no one showed up, texted, called or communicated. Until 8:45pm rolled around when I received a text saying he was on his way and could explain the delay. He showed up, walked around to look at something’s and said he couldn’t do anything because it has been disconnected and a bore would need to be made in our driveway/yard. He said I’d get a text in a few days. A week later I received a text that said I could call to reschedule the final installation appointment however a bore had not been made, there were still flags in my yard. I called anyway and was told a bore wasn’t needed as they did an aerial install with some cables or wires that ran to my house. Ok fine, the soonest available final install was an entire week out. That time comes and a lousy asshole named Castro shows up and is hanging out in our front yard, leaned up against our tree on the phone having a grand time laughing. 45 minutes go by and he finally starts working. An hour in and I realize his truck is no longer out front, he just left. I checked the backyard and his equipment was left in my grass. 45 minutes go by and he calls to say he has to go to a near by town to see if he can meet up with someone who has a router and modem because he didn’t have them. I asked him how the fuck he showed up for this installation without the 2 most needed pieces of equipment to finish the job? Anyway, he calls 20 minutes later and states they don’t have it either and he’d be back in the morning 9-10am to finish. I called immediately and spoke with someone who took all the information and said they escalated to a supervisor who’d call me back within 20 minutes. I waited an hour, no call. Go fucking figure. So I called back. Spoke with another individual who got me over to a supervisor immediately. A worthless one of course who said she “didn't know” to everything but she did make notes and sent them over for someone to call me asap the next morning. 9:30am following morning a manager calls me and says the tech will for sure be back out between 11am-2pm. I told her he said he’d be out between 9-10am? She said 11am-2pm was soonest available for him to return. 2:30pm and no one fucking showed. I called completely unhinged at this point and made it known if someone didn’t get out here and complete this job today, their equipment would be in the middle of the road and they could come pick it up then. From 2:30pm-5pm I was on the phone with an individual named Krista who was just as upset at my situation as I was and was willing to do whatever to help, something none of the other employees even attempted. I was on hold for quite awhile several times but I told her as long as there was a resolution, I’d stay on hold however long necessary. Eventually she reached dispatch and managers who were working to figure out the situation and get the job completed same day. There was no explanation or accountability for no one showing from 11am-2pm but she finally told me someone was on the way (20mins max). I waited and then got a call from a different lady at Omni who said the tech was outside waiting for me and she didn’t want me to miss him. I went outside and no one was there. She deeply apologized as their entire team knew about my situation as that point and checked his location. He was 2 blocks or streets away. She said she updated him and he’d be there in 5. No one fucking SHOWED!!!! I have these motherfuckers and hour before I called back and somehow reached Krista again who immediately reached back out to dispatch. She stayed on the phone with my until a different tech was in my driveway which took about 30 minutes. She had put in a request that a manager call me to speak with me about the entire situation. Didn’t ever get a call? Of course not because this is a company full of bitches who don’t want the confrontation or to take accountability or explain their bullshit. I did however tell them I would NOT be paying for the first 3 months after dealing with this and if they couldn’t accept that, to come get their shit and I’d go with a different company. I explained how much time they wasted of mine so I’d be wasting their money. She put in to give me 3 months free. A guy named John came out and finished the job. When places do shit like this to people, they have no fucking clue what issues they’re causing. Buying a first home and moving is stressful enough, on top of it I work from home and needed service asap.
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Spectrum Cable
August 07, 2026 service is ok but over priced price raised $10 each year for last two years no better service
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Spectrum Cable
July 21, 2026 have 2 different type receiver boxes for cable. One has inferior broadcasting being an alternate (old) box because running a new line was too difficult, yet pay full price. Reception with buffering often, sometimes the signal just is dropped and then the reboot process. The price is constantly rising and over a few years with less in package went from sub $200 to now above $300. Always a rational cost increase like HBO increase, Federal increase and then Spectrum increase on the bundled service. The cost for over the air is ridiculous but mandatory which is more than my phone per month. The internet speed is a bit above average depending on the test program but for (now $100 per month) it is out of hand.
Keith S.
DigitalC Fixed Wireless
July 18, 2026 I am thoroughly satisfied with this service after spending over $100 a month with Spectrum, who would only give me a $10 break in 9 years till I dumped them, then they almost begged me to come back. Digital C setup was fast and professional. The speed is great for me and I use several devices.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Near East?
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 Near East is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Near East is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Near East, available to 99.9% 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.