In Akron there are 7 residential internet providers covering 94.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 925 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 94.12% 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 925 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.84% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Akron.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Akron, and slower in the west areas of the city.
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 86.27% of Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.84%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.88% 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: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Akron internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Akron homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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 2 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 badly 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 Fiber in Akron, SD
Premier Communications fiber coverage
About 86.27%, or 44 people, have Premier Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southwest, northeast, south, and southeast Akron area. Premier Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Akron.
Premier Communications fiber download speeds
Premier Communications is 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.
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- 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
Bluepeak DSL in Akron, SD
Bluepeak DSL coverage
About 7.84%, or 4 people, have Bluepeak DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Akron area. Bluepeak is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Akron.
Bluepeak DSL download speeds
Bluepeak is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Bluepeak DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Bluepeak goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bluepeak DSL upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bluepeak DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Bluepeak is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Akron DSL providers. Bluepeak offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Akron, SD
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 43.14%, or 22 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, central, southeast, and south Akron area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Akron.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest 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 no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% 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 one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midco Fixed Wireless in Akron, SD
Midco fixed wireless coverage
About 11.76%, or 6 people, have Midco fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Akron area. Midco is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Akron.
Midco fixed wireless download speeds
Midco is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midco fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Midco goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Midco fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Midco fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midco is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. Midco offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Akron, SD
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 7.84%, or 4 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Akron area. Rise Broadband 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.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Akron can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Akron fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Akron is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 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 South Dakota?
Internet speeds in Akron are slower versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 1,953 Mbps in South Dakota versus 925 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in South Dakota is 98.12% versus 94.12% 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
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- Spink, SD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Matinicus, ME: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McNary, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Tennille, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- The Cedars, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Empire, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds