In 1st Ward there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 91.13% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 5,075 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 Fiber internet providers in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH.
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1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in 1st Ward
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 1st Ward are not shown.
1st Ward Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 1st Ward is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.13% of 1st Ward. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in 1st Ward above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in 1st Ward?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 1st Ward.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average 1st Ward home can get up to 5,075 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 3.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 87.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 1st Ward.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 1st Ward, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 1st Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 1st Ward you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 91.13% of 1st Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.27% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 1st Ward homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 1st Ward, along with details on where in 1st Ward and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Frontier fiber coverage
About 91.13%, or 3,009 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 1st Ward area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 1st Ward.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 1st Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 1st Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 1st Ward can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 1st Ward customers is up to 5,075 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In 1st Ward download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 1st Ward fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 1st Ward is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,075 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
1st Ward Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 1st Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in 1st Ward compare to the rest of Portsmouth?
Fiber internet speeds in 1st Ward are much faster versus the average speeds in Portsmouth: 0.00 Mbps in Portsmouth versus 5,075 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Portsmouth is 0.00% versus 91.13% in 1st Ward.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 1st Ward are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Summerside, Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cherry Grove, Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Washington, Cincinnati, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- East End, Charleston, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- City in the Hills, Bakersfield, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Agua Dulce, El Paso, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Lake Waco, Waco, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Geneva, Geneva, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, San Rafael, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- The Palisades, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Old Town, Beaumont, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Feasterville, Feasterville-Trevose, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Ashland, Ashland, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Augustana, Sioux Falls, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds