In Cleveland there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Cleveland
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 Cleveland are not shown.
Cleveland 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 100.00% of Cleveland. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Cleveland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Cleveland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Cleveland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cleveland home can get up to 996 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.89% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Cleveland.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Cleveland, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Cleveland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cleveland you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.38% of Cleveland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.04% 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 Cleveland homes.
Internet Market Health in Cleveland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Cleveland 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 Cleveland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Cleveland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cleveland homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, 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 similar. Cleveland 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, Cleveland needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cleveland, along with details on where in Cleveland and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cleveland, NY
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.60%, or 2,042 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, north, northwest, central, east, south, and southwest Cleveland area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cleveland.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cleveland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Cleveland 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 the fastest compared to other Cleveland cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cleveland is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Cleveland, NY
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 42.44%, or 879 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cleveland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cleveland.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cleveland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Cleveland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cleveland fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cleveland is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Cleveland, NY
Verizon fiber coverage
About 42.44%, or 879 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cleveland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cleveland.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cleveland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Cleveland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cleveland fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cleveland is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Cleveland, NY
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 2.56%, or 53 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cleveland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Cleveland 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 Cleveland fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, NY
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.57%, or 1,855 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland 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 Cleveland customers is up to 60 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cleveland 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cleveland, NY
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.87%, or 453 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, central, and north Cleveland area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Cleveland.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cleveland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cleveland. The fastest plan anyone in Cleveland can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cleveland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Cleveland 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 the fastest compared to other Cleveland fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cleveland is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Cleveland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cleveland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Cleveland compare to the rest of New York?
Internet speeds in Cleveland are much slower versus the average speeds in New York: 4,072 Mbps in New York versus 996 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in New York is 98.64% versus 100.00% in Cleveland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cleveland 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
- Jewell, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison Center, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bernhards Bay, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vienna, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sylvan Beach, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dibbletown, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Verona Beach, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fish Creek Landing, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Panther Lake, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rolling Hills, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hanover, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hooker, OK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hoyt, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iuka, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Union, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waimea Kauai, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion Center, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Unity, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennock, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds