In the Cincinnati area there are 16 residential internet providers covering 99.17% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,871 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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16 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 the Cincinnati area 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 99.17% of the Cincinnati area. 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 Alta Fiber. Now you can call companies in the Cincinnati area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Cincinnati area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Cincinnati area.
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The average Cincinnati home can get up to 1,871 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 the Cincinnati area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Cincinnati area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Cincinnati area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Cincinnati area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.24% of Cincinnati homes.
- Cable is fastest for 10.01% 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 Cincinnati homes.
Internet Market Health in Cincinnati
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The map shows how competitive the the Cincinnati area 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 the Cincinnati area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.2 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Cincinnati internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cincinnati 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. Cincinnati internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, the Cincinnati area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Cincinnati area, along with details on where in the Cincinnati area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cincinnati, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.25%, or 2,075,345 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Cincinnati cable providers. Spectrum 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Alta Fiber fiber coverage
About 86.40%, or 1,943,909 people, have Alta Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Alta Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati area.
Alta Fiber fiber download speeds
Alta Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alta Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Alta Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 1,981 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alta Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alta Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Alta Fiber 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Alta Fiber customers can get speeds up to 990 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Alta Fiber DSL coverage
About 45.63%, or 1,026,504 people, have Alta Fiber DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Alta Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Cincinnati area.
Alta Fiber DSL download speeds
Alta Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alta Fiber DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Alta Fiber goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alta Fiber DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alta Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Alta Fiber 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alta Fiber customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 33.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 7.50%, or 168,668 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Cincinnati area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati area.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 65.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 3.62%, or 81,413 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, central, southeast, southwest, northeast, west, and east Cincinnati 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 the Cincinnati area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Spectrum 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 949 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 1.39%, or 31,171 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, northeast, southeast, central, north, and south Cincinnati area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati area.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 1,964 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 96.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Brightspeed 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,964 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 96.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.69%, or 2,107,773 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 most of the Cincinnati area.
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 the Cincinnati area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area 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 Cincinnati customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 62.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area 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 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 the Cincinnati area 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 38.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 87.61%, or 1,971,106 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area 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 Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 87.61%, or 1,971,106 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 48 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 30.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area 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 Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 30.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 79.30%, or 1,784,177 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Cincinnati area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 364 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Cincinnati area 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 below average compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 the Cincinnati area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Cincinnati area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Cincinnati area compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in the Cincinnati area are slower versus the average speeds in Ohio: 2,747 Mbps in Ohio versus 1,871 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 98.95% versus 99.17% in the Cincinnati area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Cincinnati area 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
- St. Bernard, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmwood Place, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norwood, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dayton, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Golf Manor, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bellevue, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Finneytown, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Heights, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Amberley, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kansas City, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Las Vegas, NV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Austin, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsburgh, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds