In Akron there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in 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 Akron are not shown.
Akron 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 99.19% of Akron. 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 Premier Communications. Now you can call companies in Akron with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Akron?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Akron.
Internet Speed Key
The average Akron home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.19% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Akron?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Akron you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 77.33% of Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.86% of the city.
- 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 Akron homes.
Internet Market Health in Akron
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Akron 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 Akron based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Akron internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Akron homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Akron internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Akron needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Akron, along with details on where in Akron and at what speeds.
Premier Communications Cable in Akron, IA
Premier Communications cable coverage
About 82.21%, or 1,617 people, have Premier Communications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, south, southwest, and northwest Akron area. Premier Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Akron.
Premier Communications cable download speeds
Premier Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other cable providers in the area, Premier Communications cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Premier Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Premier Communications cable upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Premier Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Premier Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Akron cable providers. Premier Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Premier Communications Fiber in Akron, IA
Premier Communications fiber coverage
About 77.33%, or 1,521 people, have Premier Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Akron area. Premier Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Akron.
Premier Communications fiber download speeds
Premier Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Premier Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Premier Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Premier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Premier Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Premier Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Akron fiber providers. Premier Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Akron, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.85%, or 1,905 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Akron 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 Akron.
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 Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Akron customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron 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 the fastest compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Akron, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 95.73%, or 1,883 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, south, southwest, southeast, northeast, and northwest Akron area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Akron.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Akron customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 87.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Akron, IA
Evertek fixed wireless coverage
About 11.74%, or 231 people, have Evertek fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, southwest, south, and east Akron area. Evertek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Akron.
Evertek fixed wireless download speeds
Evertek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Evertek fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Evertek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Akron customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 35.0 Mbps
Evertek fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Evertek fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Evertek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. Evertek offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Akron, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.73%, or 93 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Akron area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Akron.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Akron customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Akron Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Akron or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Akron compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Akron are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.19% in Akron.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Akron 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Akron, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Chatsworth, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Westfield, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ruble, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Big Springs, SD: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Millnerville, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- Spink, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nora, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McNally, IA: more internet coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Otley, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bylas, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McIntyre, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Olla, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Yellowstone, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Watts, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren, VT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wakefield, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hartley, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tioga, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds