In South Akron there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 55.68% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,309 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 South 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 South Akron are not shown.
South Akron Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Akron is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 55.68% of South 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 South Akron above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in South Akron?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in South Akron.
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The average South Akron home can get up to 3,309 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 32.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.53% 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 South Akron.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of South Akron, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in South Akron?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Akron you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.68% of South Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.51% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.81%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of South Akron homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Akron, along with details on where in South Akron and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in South Akron, Akron, OH
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 37.97%, or 2,007 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, east, central, and west South Akron area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Akron.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Akron. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Akron customers is up to 2,521 Mbps.
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- 38.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In South 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 South 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 South 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 2,521 Mbps.
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- 38.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in South Akron, Akron, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 37.97%, or 2,007 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, east, central, and west South Akron area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Akron.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Akron. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Akron customers is up to 2,521 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In South 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 South 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 South 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 2,521 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig Fiber in South Akron, Akron, OH
FairlawnGig fiber coverage
About 17.71%, or 936 people, have FairlawnGig fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest South Akron area. FairlawnGig is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of South Akron.
FairlawnGig fiber download speeds
FairlawnGig is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FairlawnGig fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Akron. The fastest plan anyone in South Akron can order from FairlawnGig goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all South Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig fiber upload speeds
In South 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 South Akron fiber providers. FairlawnGig offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South 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
South Akron Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Akron or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in South Akron compare to the rest of Akron?
Fiber internet speeds in South Akron are much faster versus the average speeds in Akron: 0.00 Mbps in Akron versus 3,309 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Akron is 0.00% versus 55.68% in South Akron.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South 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
- Firestone Park, Akron, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Summit Lake, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Akron, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Middlebury, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kenmore, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Goodyear Heights, Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Rio Grande, Albuquerque, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lookout Valley, Chattanooga, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mahncke Park, San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Marriott's Griffin Gate Golf Culb, Lexington, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Meadow Wood, Aurora, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nevin Community, Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Normandy Isles, North Bay Village, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pocono Farms, Tobyhanna, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rancho El Dorado, Silver Bell, AZ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Little Italy, San Diego, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds