17 Best Internet Providers in Paulding County, OH
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| Paulding County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,391 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Paulding County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Paulding County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Paulding County.
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Paulding County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Paulding County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Paulding County, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Paulding County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Paulding County, OH?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Paulding County based on Ohio 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 Paulding County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Spectrum is an option for 28.61% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Paulding County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Paulding County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Paulding County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Paulding County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arthur Mutual Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 261 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Paulding County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 10.7% coverage in Paulding County.
At a national level, based on 4056 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mercury Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Paulding County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Paulding County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mediacom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 Paulding County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Arthur Mutual Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Lakeland Internet | 500 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| TSC | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Paulding County
| ISP / Tech Type | Paulding County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Mediacom | (2) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arthur Mutual Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Paulding County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Paulding County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,995 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Paulding County?
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 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Paulding County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Paulding County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Paulding County
| ISP / Tech Type | Paulding County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arthur Mutual Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Paulding County 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 county 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 Paulding County below, including the metrics used and how Paulding County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Paulding County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 72.84% | 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. | 1,391 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 Paulding County. | 6.7 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 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. | 58% | 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. | 58% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Paulding County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Paulding County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Paulding County is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Paulding County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Paulding County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
82% of Paulding County households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 1% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Paulding County 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 Counties Compare to Paulding County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Paulding County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Paulding County is 2.5, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Paulding County's average household income is $69,840 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.
Paulding County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Paulding County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Paulding County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Paulding County?
QualStar Communications Fiber in Paulding County, OH
QualStar Communications offers Fiber service to 31.8% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, QualStar Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber in Paulding County, OH
Arthur Mutual Telephone offers Fiber service to 21.2% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Paulding County, OH
Windstream offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association Fiber in Paulding County, OH
Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Paulding County, OH
TDS offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Paulding County, OH
Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Ottoville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Paulding County?
Spectrum Cable in Paulding County, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 28.6% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Paulding County, OH
Mediacom offers Cable service to 10.7% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TSC Cable in Paulding County, OH
TSC offers Cable service to 4.0% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, TSC Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Paulding County?
Windstream DSL in Paulding County, OH
Windstream offers DSL service to 33.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Paulding County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Paulding County, OH
TDS offers DSL service to 16.7% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Paulding County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Paulding County, OH
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 9.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Paulding County?
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 465 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 50, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.6% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.6% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.6% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county.
Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
Lakeland Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.3% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Paulding County, OH
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of Paulding County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Paulding County?
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 Paulding County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Paulding County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, QualStar Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Paulding County, 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 Paulding County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Paulding County 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 Paulding County's B ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
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