In Downtown Akron there are 10 residential internet providers covering 94.80% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,432 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Downtown 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 Downtown Akron are not shown.
Downtown Akron Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 94.80% of Downtown 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 FairlawnGig. Now you can call companies in Downtown Akron with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Downtown Akron?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Downtown Akron.
Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Akron home can get up to 2,432 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 34.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.98% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Akron.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Downtown Akron, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Downtown Akron?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Akron you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.98% of Downtown Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.31% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 22.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.20% of Downtown Akron homes.
Internet Market Health in Downtown Akron
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Downtown 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 Downtown Akron based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Downtown Akron internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Downtown Akron homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Downtown Akron internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Downtown Akron needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Akron, along with details on where in Downtown Akron and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 91.84%, or 3,480 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Akron DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 91.84%, or 3,480 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Akron DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 88.07%, or 3,337 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig Fiber in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
FairlawnGig fiber coverage
About 34.55%, or 1,309 people, have FairlawnGig fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southeast, northeast, east, and north Downtown Akron area. FairlawnGig is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Downtown Akron.
FairlawnGig fiber download speeds
FairlawnGig is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FairlawnGig fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from FairlawnGig goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FairlawnGig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FairlawnGig is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Akron fiber providers. FairlawnGig offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 9.40%, or 356 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west and central Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron fiber providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.51%, or 171 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north Downtown Akron area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Akron.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 4,532 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Downtown Akron fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,532 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.51%, or 171 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest and north Downtown Akron area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Akron.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 4,532 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Downtown Akron fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,532 Mbps.
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- 88.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
DSI Stream Fiber in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
DSI Stream fiber coverage
About 2.43%, or 92 people, have DSI Stream fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north Downtown Akron area. DSI Stream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Akron.
DSI Stream fiber download speeds
DSI Stream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DSI Stream fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from DSI Stream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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DSI Stream fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for DSI Stream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DSI Stream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown Akron fiber providers. DSI Stream offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Juvilex Communications Fiber in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Juvilex Communications fiber coverage
About 1.66%, or 63 people, have Juvilex Communications fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Downtown Akron area. Juvilex Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Akron.
Juvilex Communications fiber download speeds
Juvilex Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Juvilex Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from Juvilex Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Akron customers can get this speed.
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Juvilex Communications fiber upload speeds
In Downtown Akron download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Juvilex Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Juvilex Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Downtown Akron fiber providers. Juvilex Communications offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 90.79%, or 3,440 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron 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 14 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 90.79%, or 3,440 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Akron.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron 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 14 Mbps.
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- 63.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 74.64%, or 2,828 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown Akron.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 587 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron 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 43 Mbps.
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- 41.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 58.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 67.43%, or 2,555 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Akron 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 Downtown Akron.
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 Downtown Akron. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Akron. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Akron can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Akron customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Downtown Akron 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 the slowest compared to other Downtown Akron fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Akron 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 12 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Downtown Akron Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Akron or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Downtown Akron compare to the rest of Akron?
Internet speeds in Downtown Akron are slower versus the average speeds in Akron: 2,675 Mbps in Akron versus 2,432 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Akron is 98.69% versus 94.80% in Downtown Akron.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University of Ohio Akron, Akron, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit Lake, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lane-Wooster, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Akron, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlebury, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elizabeth Park Valley, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Square, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Akron, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Akron, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Firestone Park, Akron, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- College View, Starkville, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Medical District, Memphis, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meadow Park, Rochester, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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