7 Best Internet Providers in Near East, Columbus, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Near East, Columbus, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Near East, Columbus, OH?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Near East based on 262 Columbus 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Near East, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Near East

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Near East Internet Providers

Based on 262 reviews from Columbus 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 4.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Columbus, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 67.3% coverage in Near East.

At a national level, based on 3773 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Near East?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, 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

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

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 2,176 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Near East?

Columbus customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Near East customers with an average price rating of 3.83 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Near East

Near East Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Near East below, including the metrics used and how Near East compares to the rest of Columbus and nation.

Near East ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Near East	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Near East that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	63.60%	46.20%	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.	2,525 Mbps	2,308 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 Near East.	8.0	7.5	6.8

 

Near East Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Near East	Ohio	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.6	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.	21%	17%	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%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	93%	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.	79%	81%	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.	79%	82%	76%

Near East ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Near East is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Near East is high with a score of 62 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Near East have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Near East ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

91% of Near East households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Near East residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Near East?

How Much Speed does a Near East Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Near East is 2.1, which is smaller than the Columbus average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Near East's average household income is $61,259 which is much lower than the Columbus average of $94,050 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Near East also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Columbus average of 16%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 17% of residents in Columbus who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Near East has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Near East households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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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, 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 Near East compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Near East 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 Near East's B+ ISP Report Card and 62 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.