12 Best Internet Providers in Summit County, OH
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Summit County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,988 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Summit County Customer Ratings | 23 |
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.
Summit County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Summit County.
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Summit County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Summit County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Summit 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 Summit County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Summit County, OH?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Summit County based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Summit County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 73.04% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Summit County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Summit County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Summit County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Summit County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (12) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 276 reviews from Ohio internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Summit County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 18.4% coverage in Summit County.
At a national level, based on 4010 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Omni Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Summit 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 Summit County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Summit County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Omni Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| FairlawnGig | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Hudson Velocity | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| PCs for People | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Summit County
| ISP / Tech Type | Summit County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (12) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Summit 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 Summit 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Summit County?
Ohio customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Windstream is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Summit County customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Summit County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Summit County
| ISP / Tech Type | Summit County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (2) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (6) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (12) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Omni Fiber | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (0) | (15) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hudson Velocity | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FairlawnGig | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Summit 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 Summit County below, including the metrics used and how Summit County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Summit County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 59.66% | 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. | 2,988 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 Summit County. | 7.0 | 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. | 13% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 80% | 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. | 80% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Summit County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Summit County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Summit County is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Summit County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Summit 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.
91% of Summit County households have an internet connection despite having 99.45% availability. 80% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Summit 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 Summit County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
How Much Speed does a Summit County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Summit County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Summit County's average household income is $84,830 which is 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.
Summit 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, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Summit County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Summit County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Summit County?
EarthLink Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,502 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,502 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Summit County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,502 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 40.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,502 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Summit County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,106 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,106 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Summit County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
FairlawnGig Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
FairlawnGig offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Summit County homes. Across the county, FairlawnGig Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Omni Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Omni Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,825 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,825 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
Hudson Velocity Fiber in Summit County, OH
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hudson Velocity offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Hudson Velocity 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 Summit County?
Spectrum Cable in Summit County, OH
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.1% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Summit County, OH
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(61)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband offers Cable service to 2.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Atlantic Broadband 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 Summit County?
EarthLink DSL in Summit County, OH
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 67.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Summit County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Summit County, OH
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 67.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Summit County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Summit County, OH
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
157 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 18.3% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 157 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 45 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Summit County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Summit County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Summit 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.2% of Summit County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.2% of Summit County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
461 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.0% of Summit County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 461 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 33 Mbps throughout the county.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Summit County homes. Across the county, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Summit 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 Summit County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Omni Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Summit County is Verizon.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Summit 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 Summit County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Summit 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 Summit County's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100