Best Internet Providers in Richland County, OH
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richland County, OH
Richland County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Richland County.
Ranks compare Richland County with the 88 Ohio counties.
The Best Internet in Richland County, OH at a Glance
Richland County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Brightspeed
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Omni Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Richland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richland County, OH?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Richland County based on 291 Ohio customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richland County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.

Coverage map for each provider in Richland County
- Omni Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Armstrong - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Armstrong - fiber coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- North Coast Wireless Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wavelinc - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mechcom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- NCOOL.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Richland County Compares to the Rest of Ohio
Richland County's report card score is tied 15th of 88 and its connectivity index is 38th of 88.
| Measure | Richland County | Rank among Ohio counties | Ohio | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.9% | 17th of 88 | 68.3% | 71.5% | Hamilton County (97.1%) |
| Average top speed | 4,270 Mbps | 18th of 88 | 3,062 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Erie County (7,855 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 30th of 88 | 7.6 | 7.1 | Hancock County (11.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 48th of 88 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Holmes County (3.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 52nd of 88 | 13% | 15% | Delaware County (26%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 42nd of 88 | 95% | 96% | Delaware County and Union County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 43rd of 88 | 91% | 91% | Delaware County and Union County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 27th of 88 | 76% | 76% | Delaware County (88%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 46th of 88 | 78% | 81% | Delaware County (92%) |
| Median household income | $65,009 | 66th of 88 | $82,723 | $93,246 | Delaware County ($145,948) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 40th of 88 | 15% | 16% | Athens County (32%) |
Fiber reaches 80.9% of homes in Richland County, against 68.3% across Ohio. Households in Richland County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,009 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Richland County Compares to Its Neighbors
Richland County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Huron County has the most homes with fiber (82.4%) and Knox County the fewest (41.6%); Richland County has 80.9%.
Map of Richland County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Richland County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County (this page) | 124,936 | 80.9% | 4,270 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Knox County | 62,721 | 41.6% | 1,210 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Huron County | 58,565 | 82.4% | 5,824 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Ashland County | 52,447 | 57.4% | 4,294 Mbps | 7 | B | 47/100 |
| Crawford County | 42,025 | 74.1% | 5,357 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Morrow County | 34,950 | 79.1% | 1,978 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 53/100 |
Internet in Richland County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 23.2% of homes in Shiloh to 94.4% in Lexington; by ZIP code, from 24.6% in 44878 (Shiloh) to 96.5% in 44906 (Mansfield). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Richland County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | 75,331 | 88.6% | 5,045 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Shelby | 13,256 | 75.5% | 7,374 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Ontario | 7,197 | 89.3% | 1,938 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 54/100 |
| Bellville | 6,942 | 76.9% | 1,303 Mbps | 6 | B- | 47/100 |
| Lexington | 5,184 | 94.4% | 1,944 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 48/100 |
| Shiloh | 3,205 | 23.2% | 758 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 38/100 |
| Butler | 3,157 | 79.8% | 1,596 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| Lucas | 2,760 | 55.7% | 1,489 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Plymouth | 2,721 | 34.4% | 1,215 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| Millsboro | 1,227 | 41.0% | 2,086 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 64/100 |
| North Woodbury | 835 | 90.2% | 1,056 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 43/100 |
| Epworth | 634 | 21.3% | 1,150 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 61/100 |
| Spring Mill | 505 | 52.5% | 1,457 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 53/100 |
| Little Washington | 477 | 23.3% | 993 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 53/100 |
| Olivesburg | 452 | 15.0% | 785 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 52/100 |
| Bethlehem | 403 | 8.9% | 532 Mbps | 8.2 | C | 31/100 |
| Pavonia | 345 | 84.1% | 2,778 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Taylortown | 293 | 52.9% | 1,753 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 72/100 |
| Shenandoah | 242 | 57.0% | 654 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 33/100 |
| Ganges | 229 | 0.0% | 812 Mbps | 7.1 | C- | 24/100 |
| Amoy | 152 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Richland County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44903 (Mansfield) | 27,931 | 71.0% | 4,350 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 56/100 |
| 44906 (Mansfield) | 16,772 | 96.5% | 4,383 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 45/100 |
| 44907 (Mansfield) | 15,138 | 96.1% | 7,569 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 42/100 |
| 44904 (Mansfield) | 14,313 | 85.2% | 3,895 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 53/100 |
| 44905 (Mansfield) | 14,222 | 92.5% | 1,750 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 44875 (Shelby) | 13,857 | 73.6% | 7,110 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 62/100 |
| 44813 (Bellville) | 8,460 | 78.2% | 1,278 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| 44902 (Mansfield) | 4,850 | 94.4% | 4,420 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 45/100 |
| 44822 (Butler) | 3,418 | 80.5% | 1,760 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| 44878 (Shiloh) | 3,239 | 24.6% | 749 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 37/100 |
| 44843 (Lucas) | 2,519 | 57.4% | 1,507 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richland County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Omni Fiber 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 Richland County
| Omni Fiber | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Mercury Broadband | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| North Coast Wireless Communications | 1,000 |
| Armstrong | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| Wavelinc | 100 |
| Mechcom | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| NCOOL.net | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richland County Internet Providers
Based on 291 reviews from Ohio internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Richland County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.51 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.71 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in Richland County.
At a national level, based on 4465 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Richland County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richland County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | (1) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (5) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richland County
Based on data reported by Richland County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Omni Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Richland County. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (1) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (5) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (3) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richland County?
Of the providers in Richland County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richland County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Ohio or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.34 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Brightspeed is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richland County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (3) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (1) | (8) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (53) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (5) | (8) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (196) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Richland County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Richland County, OH
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 69.6% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,994 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Richland County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Omni Fiber in Richland County, OH
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 32.0% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Omni Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Richland County, OH
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Richland 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 64 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 237 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.1% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
North Coast Wireless Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
NCOOL.net Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
NCOOL.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Richland County homes. Across the county, NCOOL.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Wavelinc Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Wavelinc offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Wavelinc Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mechcom Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Mechcom offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Mechcom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Richland 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Spectrum Cable in Richland County, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.4% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Brightspeed DSL in Richland County, OH
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 66.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 30 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 10, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Richland County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Richland County, OH
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.9% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Ohio
Customer Reviews
Rachel L
Spectrum Cable
October 04, 2025 We have received internet from Spectrum for many years. The speeds are rated low (option we have) but works for what we need. We have smart TVS, cellphones, tablets, security cameras all on this internet. We are happy and content for what we pay.
An Ohio Customer
Starlink Satellite
September 05, 2025 An Ohio Customer
Brightspeed Fiber
May 16, 2025 Brightspeed provides high quality service for a great price. Is great to have options and not just have one type of service.
Jeff R.
Brightspeed Fiber
February 13, 2025 Brightspeed promised better service & price when their salesman came to our door. Told us installation could be be done in a couple of hours, our phone number the same. They were late on arrival, left the phones with no way to call in, and we've been without full phone service most of the week. Took our money and ran, when you call their service number you get no results. Right now, I would say it's a company people should stay away from.
SCC
Spectrum Cable
June 24, 2023 Overall the service is good and rarely failing but the pricing is too and continuously increasing.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Richland 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 Richland County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Richland County is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richland County, available to 97.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
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