15 Best Internet Providers in Richland County, OH
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Richland County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,231 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Richland County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
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.
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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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Richland 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 Richland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richland County, OH?
Armstrong is the best internet provider in Richland County based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Armstrong had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Richland County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Armstrong is an option for 12.16% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Richland County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Richland County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Richland County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Armstrong | (1) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber |  (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | 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 | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 261 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Armstrong is the best internet service provider for Richland County residents. Armstrong was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 86.8% coverage in Richland County.
At a national level, based on 3944 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Armstrong is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.36 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richland 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 Richland County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Armstrong. 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Omni Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Armstrong | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Mechcom | 100 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Wavelinc | 50 Mbps | ||
| NCOOL.net | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Armstrong | (1) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (2) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | 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 | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Armstrong. This indicates Armstrong reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richland County?
Ohio customers rate Brightspeed 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.
Brightspeed received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Armstrong is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Richland County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Brightspeed | (2) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Armstrong | (1) | (6) | (21) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| NCOOL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wavelinc | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| North Coast Wireless Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mechcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Richland 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 Richland County below, including the metrics used and how Richland County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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Richland County | Ohio | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Richland County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 67.99% | 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. | 4,231 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 Richland County. | 6.5 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 74% | 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. | 74% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Richland County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Richland County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Richland County is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Richland County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Richland 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.
88% of Richland County households have an internet connection despite having 99.74% availability. 74% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Richland 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 Richland County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Richland County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Richland County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Richland County's average household income is $62,997 which is lower than the Ohio average of $80,507 and lower than 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.
Richland County 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, 6% 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 Richland County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Richland County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Richland County, OH
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,997 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 60.8% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,997 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Richland County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Omni Fiber in Richland County, OH
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 32.8% 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
Armstrong Fiber in Richland County, OH
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Spectrum Cable in Richland County, OH
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.5% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Armstrong Cable in Richland County, OH
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Armstrong offers Cable service to 6.8% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Armstrong Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Brightspeed DSL in Richland County, OH
Availability:
63.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 63.7% 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Richland County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Richland County, OH
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
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 35 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% 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 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of Richland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% 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 34 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
NCOOL.net Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
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
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
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 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Mechcom Fixed Wireless in Richland County, OH
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
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 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 Armstrong.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Armstrong may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Richland County is Brightspeed.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richland 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 Richland County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Richland 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 Richland County's B ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100