8 Best Internet Providers in Oak Harbor, OH

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oak Harbor, OH?

Omni Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Oak Harbor based on 255 Ohio customer reviews, and Omni Fiber 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 Oak Harbor, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Oak Harbor

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Oak Harbor Internet Providers

Based on 255 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Omni Fiber is the best internet service provider for Oak Harbor residents. Omni Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.69 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Oak Harbor.

At a national level, based on 3859 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Omni Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oak Harbor?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Oak Harbor, the fastest internet in the city comes from Omni Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Oak Harbor

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Omni Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Amplex Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oak Harbor

Based on data reported by Oak Harbor ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Omni Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Oak Harbor. 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.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Omni Fiber. This indicates Omni Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oak Harbor?

Ohio customers rate Omni Fiber 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.

Omni Fiber received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Oak Harbor customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Oak Harbor, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor 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 city 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 Oak Harbor below, including the metrics used and how Oak Harbor compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.

Oak Harbor ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Oak Harbor	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Oak Harbor that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	53.33%	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.	5,712 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 Oak Harbor.	5.5	7.0	6.8

 

Oak Harbor Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Oak Harbor	Ohio	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	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.	8%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	62%	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.	63%	76%	76%

Oak Harbor ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Oak Harbor is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Oak Harbor is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Oak Harbor have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Oak Harbor ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

93% of Oak Harbor households have an internet connection despite having 99.72% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Oak Harbor 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 Cities Compare to Oak Harbor?

How Much Speed does a Oak Harbor Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Oak Harbor is 2.2, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Oak Harbor's average household income is $66,792 which is about average for the Ohio average of $80,507 and about average for 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.

Oak Harbor also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 8% 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 Oak Harbor has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Oak Harbor households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% 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 Oak Harbor?

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 Oak Harbor is Omni Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Omni Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Oak Harbor is Omni Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Amplex Internet has the broadest coverage in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor's B- ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.