6 Best Internet Providers in Near Southside, Columbus, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Near Southside, 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 Southside, Columbus, OH?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Near Southside based on Columbus customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Near Southside, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 99.63% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Near Southside, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Near Southside

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

Based on 262 reviews from Columbus internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Near Southside residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.55 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Atlantic Broadband wins for second-place in Columbus, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Near Southside.

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 Southside?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Southside

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 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 Southside

Based on data reported by Near Southside 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 Southside. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,164 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Near Southside?

Columbus customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 3.25 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Atlantic Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Near Southside customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Near Southside

Near Southside 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 Southside below, including the metrics used and how Near Southside compares to the rest of Columbus and nation.

Near Southside ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Near Southside	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Near Southside that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	22.06%	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.	1,830 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 Southside.	5.9	7.5	6.8

 

Near Southside Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Near Southside	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.	2.3	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.	9%	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.	92%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	66%	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.	67%	82%	76%

Near Southside ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Near Southside is C+, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Near Southside is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Near Southside have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Near Southside 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.

89% of Near Southside households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Near Southside 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 Southside?

How Much Speed does a Near Southside Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Near Southside is 2.3, which is smaller than the Columbus average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Near Southside's average household income is $51,637 which is much lower than the Columbus average of $94,050 and much 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 Southside also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Columbus average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Southside has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Near Southside households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% 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.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Near Southside?

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 Southside is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Near Southside is Spectrum.
• HughesNet, Spectrum, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Near Southside, 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 Southside compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Near Southside 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 Southside's C+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.