6 Best Internet Providers in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, 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 Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, OH?

Spectrum is the best internet provider in Over-the-Rhine based on Cincinnati 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 Over-the-Rhine, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 97.78% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Over-the-Rhine, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Over-the-Rhine

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Over-the-Rhine Internet Providers

Based on 297 reviews from Cincinnati internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Over-the-Rhine residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Alta Fiber wins for second-place in Cincinnati, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 95.0% coverage in Over-the-Rhine.

At a national level, based on 3762 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Alta Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.07 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Over-the-Rhine?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Over-the-Rhine, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Alta Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Over-the-Rhine

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Alta Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Over-the-Rhine

Based on data reported by Over-the-Rhine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Alta Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Over-the-Rhine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,989 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Over-the-Rhine?

Cincinnati customers rate Alta Fiber 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.

Alta Fiber received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Over-the-Rhine customers with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Over-the-Rhine

Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine below, including the metrics used and how Over-the-Rhine compares to the rest of Cincinnati and nation.

Over-the-Rhine ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Over-the-Rhine	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Over-the-Rhine that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.25%	90.21%	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.	1,947 Mbps	1,871 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 Over-the-Rhine.	6.5	6.2	6.8

 

Over-the-Rhine Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Over-the-Rhine	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.	1.9	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.	24%	13%	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%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	92%	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.	74%	80%	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.	75%	81%	76%

Over-the-Rhine ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Over-the-Rhine is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Over-the-Rhine is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Over-the-Rhine have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Over-the-Rhine 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.

86% of Over-the-Rhine households have an internet connection despite having 99.28% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine?

How Much Speed does a Over-the-Rhine Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Over-the-Rhine is 1.9, which is smaller than the Cincinnati average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Over-the-Rhine's average household income is $74,151 which is about average for the Cincinnati average of $90,211 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Over-the-Rhine also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Cincinnati average of 16%. Additionally, 24% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Cincinnati who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Over-the-Rhine has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Over-the-Rhine households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Over-the-Rhine?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Over-the-Rhine?

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

To see how Over-the-Rhine 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 Over-the-Rhine's B+ ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.