In Cincinnati there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 713 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati are not shown.
Cincinnati 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 98.72% of Cincinnati. 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 Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Cincinnati with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cincinnati?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cincinnati.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cincinnati home can get up to 713 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 49.57% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cincinnati.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cincinnati, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cincinnati?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cincinnati you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 49.57% of Cincinnati homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.85%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 47.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Cincinnati homes.
Internet Market Health in Cincinnati
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Cincinnati internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cincinnati homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, 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. Cincinnati 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, Cincinnati is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cincinnati, along with details on where in Cincinnati and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Cincinnati, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 87.07%, or 613 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 38.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Windstream offers 5 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 Cincinnati is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Cincinnati, IA
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 49.57%, or 349 people, have Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, east, and south Cincinnati area. Farmers Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cincinnati.
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Farmers Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Farmers Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cincinnati is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Cincinnati, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 4.12%, or 29 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Cincinnati area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cincinnati.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cincinnati is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 98.72%, or 695 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from BST Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 78.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 19.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 Cincinnati is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 68.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.44%, or 693 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati customers is up to 20 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 2.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 96.73%, or 681 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati 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 below average compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Cincinnati is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 61.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 26.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
Liberty Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 90.20%, or 635 people, have Liberty Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cincinnati.
Liberty Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Liberty Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Liberty Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. Liberty Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cincinnati is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.35%, or 94 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, south, and northeast Cincinnati area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cincinnati.
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 Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cincinnati is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 5.11%, or 36 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and northwest Cincinnati area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cincinnati.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cincinnati. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cincinnati. The fastest plan anyone in Cincinnati can order from Windstream goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cincinnati download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Cincinnati is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 50.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cincinnati or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cincinnati compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Cincinnati are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 713 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 98.72% in Cincinnati.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cincinnati 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
- Numa, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Exline, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Darbyville, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jerome, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sunshine, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thirty, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Omaha, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Unionville, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seymour, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Plummers Mill, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristow, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burbank, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burt, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carey, ID: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Choccolocco, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hector, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillcrest, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Valley, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds