Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Defiance County, OH


In Defiance County there are 9 residential Fiber providers covering 92.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 5,078 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 Defiance County, OH.

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Defiance County, OH Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Defiance County

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

45.66%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Omni Fiber | Fiber

Availability:

32.78%

Avg. Speed:

10,000 Mbps

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association | Fiber

Availability:

28.33%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

QualStar Communications | Fiber

Availability:

15.02%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

11.10%

Avg. Speed:

6,963 Mbps

Ayersville Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

7.13%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Arthur Mutual Telephone | Fiber

Availability:

4.76%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

bright.net north | Fiber

Availability:

3.23%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Ridgeville Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

1.80%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Defiance County are not shown.

 

Defiance County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Defiance County is fiber internet available?

Defiance County, OH map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber Internet Availability Key

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Fiber is available in 92.07% of Defiance County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Omni Fiber. Call one of the companies with service in Defiance County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Defiance County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Defiance County.

Defiance County, OH map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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The average Defiance County home can get up to 5,078 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 32.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 33.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Defiance County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Defiance County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Defiance County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Defiance County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.07% of Defiance County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 2.10% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.12%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Defiance County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Defiance County, along with details on where in Defiance County and at what speeds.

Brightspeed Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 45.66%, or 17,481 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, central, east, north, and northwest Defiance County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Defiance County.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Brightspeed's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Omni Fiber Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Omni Fiber fiber coverage

About 32.78%, or 12,550 people, have Omni Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, east, and central Defiance County area. Omni Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Defiance County.

 

Omni Fiber fiber download speeds

Omni Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Omni Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Omni Fiber goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Omni Fiber customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

Omni Fiber fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Omni Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Omni Fiber is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Omni Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Omni Fiber's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber coverage

About 28.33%, or 10,848 people, have Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, central, north, and south Defiance County area. Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Defiance County.

 

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber download speeds

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sherwood Mutual Telephone Association's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

QualStar Communications Fiber in Defiance County, OH

QualStar Communications fiber coverage

About 15.02%, or 5,750 people, have QualStar Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, south, southeast, northwest, northeast, and west Defiance County area. QualStar Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Defiance County.

 

QualStar Communications fiber download speeds

QualStar Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, QualStar Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from QualStar Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to QualStar Communications customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

QualStar Communications fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for QualStar Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, QualStar Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. QualStar Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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QualStar Communications's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Frontier fiber coverage

About 11.10%, or 4,248 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, and southwest Defiance County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Defiance County.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Defiance County customers is up to 6,963 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 98.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County 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 6,963 Mbps.

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Frontier's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 98.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Ayersville Telephone Company Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Ayersville Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 7.13%, or 2,728 people, have Ayersville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Defiance County area. Ayersville Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Defiance County.

 

Ayersville Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Ayersville Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ayersville Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Ayersville Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ayersville Telephone Company customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Ayersville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ayersville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ayersville Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Ayersville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Ayersville Telephone Company's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Arthur Mutual Telephone Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber coverage

About 4.76%, or 1,823 people, have Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Defiance County area. Arthur Mutual Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Defiance County.

 

Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber download speeds

Arthur Mutual Telephone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Arthur Mutual Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Arthur Mutual Telephone customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Arthur Mutual Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Arthur Mutual Telephone is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Arthur Mutual Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Arthur Mutual Telephone's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

bright.net north Fiber in Defiance County, OH

bright.net north fiber coverage

About 3.23%, or 1,236 people, have bright.net north fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Defiance County area. bright.net north is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Defiance County.

 

bright.net north fiber download speeds

bright.net north is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, bright.net north fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from bright.net north goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to bright.net north customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

bright.net north fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for bright.net north fiber. Compared to other ISPs, bright.net north is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. bright.net north offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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bright.net north's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Ridgeville Telephone Company Fiber in Defiance County, OH

Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 1.80%, or 689 people, have Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, east, and north Defiance County area. Ridgeville Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Defiance County.

 

Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Ridgeville Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Defiance County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Defiance County. The fastest plan anyone in Defiance County can order from Ridgeville Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Defiance County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Ridgeville Telephone Company customers in Defiance County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In Defiance County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ridgeville Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ridgeville Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Defiance County fiber providers. Ridgeville Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Defiance County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Ridgeville Telephone Company's Defiance County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Defiance County Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Defiance County or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Defiance County compare to the rest of Ohio?

Fiber internet speeds in Defiance County are much faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 0.00 Mbps in Ohio versus 5,078 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Ohio is 0.00% versus 92.07% in Defiance County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Defiance County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4351291.86%
4355697.00%
4354982.65%
4582170.20%
4353696.55%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4587392.30%
4587982.56%
4355736.97%
4350684.64%
43555100.00%

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