In Downtown Akron there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 88.07% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.
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Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Downtown Akron
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown Akron are not shown.
Downtown Akron Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Akron is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.07% of Downtown Akron. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown Akron above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown Akron?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown Akron.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Akron home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.07% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Akron?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Akron you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.98% of Downtown Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.31% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 22.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.20% of Downtown Akron homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Akron, along with details on where in Downtown Akron and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 88.07%, or 3,337 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Akron cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Downtown Akron Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Akron or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown Akron compare to the rest of Akron?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown Akron are much faster versus the average speeds in Akron: 0.00 Mbps in Akron versus 1,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Akron is 0.00% versus 88.07% in Downtown Akron.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Akron are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Summit Lake, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- South Akron, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Middlebury, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- West Akron, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- East Akron, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Firestone Park, Akron, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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