14 Best Internet Providers in Rimer, OH
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| Rimer ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 703 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Rimer Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Rimer has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rimer.
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Rimer has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Rimer.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Fort Jennings Telephone Company
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Brightspeed
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Vaughnsville Communications
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Kalida Telephone Company
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Above are the top 4 providers in Rimer, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Rimer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rimer, OH?
Vaughnsville Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Rimer based on 252 Ohio customer reviews, and Vaughnsville Communications 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Rimer, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Rimer
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Rimer Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Rimer Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Vaughnsville Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Jennings Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kalida Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 252 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Vaughnsville Communications is the best internet service provider for Rimer residents. Vaughnsville Communications 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 70.1% coverage in Rimer.
At a national level, based on 3776 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Vaughnsville Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rimer?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Rimer?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Vaughnsville Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Kalida Telephone Company and Spectrum 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 Rimer
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Kalida Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fort Jennings Telephone Company | 700 Mbps | ||
| Vaughnsville Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| HDER Link | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| NKTELCO | 50 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| Speedwavz | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rimer
| ISP / Tech Type | Rimer Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Vaughnsville Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Jennings Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kalida Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Rimer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Kalida Telephone Company and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rimer. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Vaughnsville Communications. This indicates Vaughnsville Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rimer?
Ohio customers rate Vaughnsville Communications 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.
Vaughnsville Communications received a local rating of 5.00 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 Rimer customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Rimer, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rimer
| ISP / Tech Type | Rimer Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Vaughnsville Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Jennings Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Kalida Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Rimer 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 Rimer below, including the metrics used and how Rimer compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Rimer that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.54% | 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. | 703 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 Rimer. | 7.6 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.2 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 68% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Rimer ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Rimer is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Rimer is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Rimer have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Rimer 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.
83% of Rimer households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Rimer 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 Rimer?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Rimer Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Rimer is 2.2, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Rimer's average household income is $92,105 which is much higher than the Ohio average of $80,507 and higher than 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.
Rimer also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 5% 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 Rimer has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Rimer households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rimer?
Fort Jennings Telephone Company Fiber in Rimer, OH
Fort Jennings Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 54.0% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Fort Jennings Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 700 Mbps
Kalida Telephone Company Fiber in Rimer, OH
Kalida Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Kalida 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 Rimer?
Spectrum Cable in Rimer, OH
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.9% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rimer?
Brightspeed DSL in Rimer, OH
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 36.3% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Vaughnsville Communications DSL in Rimer, OH
Vaughnsville Communications offers DSL service to 33.8% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Vaughnsville Communications DSL has speeds up to 15 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 3.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rimer?
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rimer homes. Across the city, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Vaughnsville Communications Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
Vaughnsville Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Vaughnsville Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 499 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of Rimer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Speedwavz Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
Speedwavz offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Speedwavz Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
NKTELCO Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
NKTELCO offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Rimer homes. Across the city, NKTELCO Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
HDER Link Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
HDER Link offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.1% of Rimer homes. Across the city, HDER Link Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.4% of Rimer homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Rimer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rimer, OH
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Rimer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Rimer?
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 Rimer is Vaughnsville Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Kalida Telephone Company and Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Vaughnsville Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Rimer is Vaughnsville Communications.
- Viasat, Vaughnsville Communications, QualStar Communications, HughesNet, and Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) has the broadest coverage in Rimer, 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 Rimer compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Rimer 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 Rimer's C+ ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 6 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
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