In Athens there are 13 residential internet providers covering 77.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,473 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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
Availability maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 77.77% of Athens. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 3,473 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 32.75% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Athens, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.93% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.11% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.76%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 22.23% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens 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 Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.2 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Athens 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, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 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. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Athens is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Athens, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 71.53%, or 21,889 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Athens 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 one of the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Athens, OH
Frontier fiber coverage
About 32.80%, or 10,038 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, northwest, west, east, and southeast Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 6,997 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fiber providers. Frontier 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 Athens is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,997 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Athens, OH
Frontier DSL coverage
About 22.27%, or 6,815 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 18.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Athens 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 2.6 Mbps.
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- 18.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Athens, OH
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.13%, or 653 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv Cable in Athens, OH
Nelsonville Tv cable coverage
About 1.65%, or 506 people, have Nelsonville Tv cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Athens area. Nelsonville Tv is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Nelsonville Tv cable download speeds
Nelsonville Tv is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Nelsonville Tv cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Nelsonville Tv goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nelsonville Tv cable. Compared to other ISPs, Nelsonville Tv is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Nelsonville Tv offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 75.58%, or 23,131 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
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 Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens 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 Athens customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 above average compared to other Athens 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 Athens 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 14 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.08%, or 20,528 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Athens 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 67.08%, or 20,528 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Athens 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.56%, or 12,413 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
Point Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 26.07%, or 7,977 people, have Point Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, northwest, west, north, central, and northeast Athens area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Point Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Point Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Point Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Point Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 87.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Point Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
Smartway Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 8.12%, or 2,486 people, have Smartway Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, northeast, east, south, west, northwest, and southwest Athens area. Smartway Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Smartway Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Smartway Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Smartway Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Smartway Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 155 Mbps.
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- 17.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Smartway Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Smartway Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Smartway Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Smartway Communications offers 3 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 Athens is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Smartway Communications customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 53.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
New Era Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
New Era Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.95%, or 597 people, have New Era Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, and south Athens area. New Era Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
New Era Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
New Era Broadband is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, New Era Broadband fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from New Era Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 94.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
New Era Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for New Era Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, New Era Broadband is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. New Era Broadband 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 Athens is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, New Era Broadband customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 94.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Athens, OH
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 1.17%, or 359 people, have Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Athens area. Ohio Transparent Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Ohio Transparent Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Ohio Transparent Telecom goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fixed wireless providers. Ohio Transparent Telecom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Athens are faster versus the average speeds in Ohio: 2,747 Mbps in Ohio versus 3,473 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 98.95% versus 77.77% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens 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.
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- Carbondale, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Millfield, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Marshfield, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Suisun City, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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