In Northwest Akron there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 99.81% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,807 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Northwest 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 Northwest Akron are not shown.
Northwest Akron Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwest Akron is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.81% of Northwest Akron. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Northwest Akron above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Northwest Akron?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Northwest Akron.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest Akron home can get up to 4,807 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 94.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.82% 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 Northwest Akron.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Northwest Akron, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Northwest Akron?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest Akron you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.81% of Northwest Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Northwest Akron homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest Akron, along with details on where in Northwest Akron and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 99.41%, or 11,362 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest Akron area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest Akron.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Akron can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest Akron customers is up to 4,621 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Northwest Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Northwest Akron fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Northwest Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,621 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 99.41%, or 11,362 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Northwest Akron area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest Akron.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Akron can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Northwest Akron customers is up to 4,621 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Northwest Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Northwest Akron fiber providers. AT&T 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 Northwest Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,621 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig Fiber in Northwest Akron, Akron, OH
FairlawnGig fiber coverage
About 12.27%, or 1,403 people, have FairlawnGig fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, south, southeast, southwest, and northwest Northwest Akron area. FairlawnGig is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Northwest Akron.
FairlawnGig fiber download speeds
FairlawnGig is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FairlawnGig fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest Akron can order from FairlawnGig goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Northwest Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig fiber upload speeds
In Northwest Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FairlawnGig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FairlawnGig is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Northwest Akron fiber providers. FairlawnGig offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Northwest Akron Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest Akron or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Northwest Akron compare to the rest of Akron?
Fiber internet speeds in Northwest Akron are much faster versus the average speeds in Akron: 0.00 Mbps in Akron versus 4,807 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Akron is 0.00% versus 99.81% in Northwest Akron.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest Akron 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
- Wallhaven, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merriman Valley, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Hill, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Village, Cuyahoga Falls, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Alderwood Manor, Lynnwood, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beresford, San Mateo, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cathedral Park, Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland Park, Washington, DC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- College Hill, Providence, RI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale-Heatherdowns, Toledo, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Hills, Henderson, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Muscoy, San Bernardino, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lawndale, Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Near Southside, Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds