8 Best Internet Providers in Parma, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Parma, 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 Parma, OH?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Parma

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Parma Internet Providers

Based on 233 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Parma 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 Ohio, with 3.80 out of 5 stars and 62.0% coverage in Parma.

At a national level, based on 4201 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Parma?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Parma

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Cox Communications	2,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	PCs for People	280 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Parma

Based on data reported by Parma ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Parma. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,447 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Parma?

Ohio customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much 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 Parma customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Parma

Parma 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 Parma below, including the metrics used and how Parma compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.

Parma ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Parma	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Parma that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.94%	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.	4,654 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 Parma.	9.5	7.0	6.8

 

Parma Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Parma	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.	2.3	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.	11%	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.	90%	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.	77%	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.	77%	76%	76%

Parma ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Parma is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Parma is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Parma have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Parma 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.

90% of Parma households have an internet connection despite having 99.99% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Parma 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 Parma?

How Much Speed does a Parma Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Parma is 2.3, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Parma's average household income is $70,252 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.

Parma also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 11% 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 Parma has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Parma households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% 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 Parma?

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

To see how Parma 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 Parma's A- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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