In 6th Ward there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,533 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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10 Internet Service Providers in 6th 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 6th Ward are not shown.
6th Ward 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
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Internet service is available in 99.95% of 6th Ward. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in 6th Ward with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 6th Ward?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 6th Ward.
Internet Speed Key
The average 6th Ward home can get up to 1,533 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 13.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 6th Ward.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of 6th Ward, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in 6th Ward?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 6th Ward you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.34% of 6th Ward homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.53% 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 6th Ward homes.
Internet Market Health in 6th Ward
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 6th Ward internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 6th Ward based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
6th Ward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 6th Ward homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 6th Ward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 6th Ward badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 6th Ward, along with details on where in 6th Ward and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.87%, or 3,923 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 6th Ward.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 6th Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In 6th Ward 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 6th Ward cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 6th Ward is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Frontier DSL coverage
About 92.46%, or 3,632 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 6th Ward.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 22 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 6th Ward DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 6th Ward is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.6 Mbps.
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- 6.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Frontier fiber coverage
About 13.34%, or 524 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest 6th Ward 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 6th Ward.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Frontier goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all 6th Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In 6th 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 6th Ward fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 6th Ward is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 95.14%, or 3,737 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 6th Ward.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 26.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 6th Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.5 Mbps.
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- 26.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 69.48%, or 2,729 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 6th Ward.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless 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 6th Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 69.48%, or 2,729 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 6th Ward.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless 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 6th Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 59.95%, or 2,355 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire 6th Ward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 6th Ward.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 6th Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 6th Ward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 41.78%, or 1,641 people, have Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, central, northeast, west, and northwest 6th Ward area. Ohio Transparent Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 6th Ward.
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Ohio Transparent Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from Ohio Transparent Telecom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for 6th Ward customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ohio Transparent Telecom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless providers. Ohio Transparent Telecom offers 3 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 6th Ward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Ohio Transparent Telecom customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
JTN Communications Fixed Wireless in 6th Ward, Portsmouth, OH
JTN Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 35.46%, or 1,393 people, have JTN Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, central, west, southeast, east, and south 6th Ward area. JTN Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 6th Ward.
JTN Communications fixed wireless download speeds
JTN Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 6th Ward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, JTN Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 6th Ward. The fastest plan anyone in 6th Ward can order from JTN Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all 6th Ward customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
JTN Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In 6th Ward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for JTN Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, JTN Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other 6th Ward fixed wireless providers. JTN Communications offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 6th Ward is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
6th Ward Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 6th Ward or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 6th Ward compare to the rest of Portsmouth?
Internet speeds in 6th Ward are slower versus the average speeds in Portsmouth: 3,689 Mbps in Portsmouth versus 1,533 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Portsmouth is 97.55% versus 99.95% in 6th Ward.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 6th Ward are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- 3rd Ward, Portsmouth, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 1st Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rankin Historic District, Ironton, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Huntington, Huntington, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southside, Huntington, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Side, Charleston, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East End, Charleston, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Ruffner, Charleston, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summerside, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Heritage Eagle Bend, Aurora, CO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Oakhill, Evansville, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West End, Concord, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor, Ashtabula, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central State, Schenectady, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Troutman Park, Fort Collins, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bradford Park, Springfield, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry North, Pittsburgh, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bethune Grant, Daytona Beach, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds