9 Best Internet Providers in Port Clinton, OH

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Above are the top 4 providers in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton, OH?

Omni Fiber is the best internet provider in Port Clinton based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Omni Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Port Clinton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Omni Fiber is an option for 86.70% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Port Clinton

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Port Clinton Internet Providers

Based on 255 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Omni Fiber is the best internet service provider for Port Clinton 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 82.3% coverage in Port Clinton.

At a national level, based on 3859 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Amplex Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Port Clinton?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Port Clinton

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Omni Fiber	10,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Amplex Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	North Coast Wireless Communications	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Port Clinton

Based on data reported by Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton. 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 Port Clinton?

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 Port Clinton customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Port Clinton

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

Port Clinton ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Port Clinton	Ohio	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Port Clinton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	89.73%	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.	8,972 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 Port Clinton.	7.1	7.0	6.8

 

Port Clinton Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Port Clinton	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.	2.0	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.	10%	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.	81%	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.	59%	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.	59%	76%	76%

Port Clinton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Port Clinton is A-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Port Clinton is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Port Clinton have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Port Clinton 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.

81% of Port Clinton households have an internet connection despite having 99.97% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton?

How Much Speed does a Port Clinton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Port Clinton is 2.0, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Port Clinton's average household income is $73,740 which is higher than 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 higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Port Clinton also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Port Clinton has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Port Clinton households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Port Clinton?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Port Clinton?

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 Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton is Omni Fiber.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Port Clinton, 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 Port Clinton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Port Clinton 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 Port Clinton's A- ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.