In Ottawa there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 966 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Ottawa
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 Ottawa are not shown.
Ottawa 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 Ottawa
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Internet service is available in 99.85% of Ottawa. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Ottawa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ottawa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ottawa.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ottawa home can get up to 966 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.27% 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 Ottawa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Ottawa, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Ottawa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ottawa you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.41% of Ottawa homes.
- Cable is fastest for 50.86% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.58%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ottawa homes.
Internet Market Health in Ottawa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ottawa 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 Ottawa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.8 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Ottawa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ottawa homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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. Ottawa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Ottawa is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ottawa, along with details on where in Ottawa and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Ottawa, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 95.11%, or 20,772 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ottawa.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ottawa cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Ottawa, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 90.39%, or 19,741 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ottawa.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 90.39%, or 19,741 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ottawa.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Ottawa, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 44.27%, or 9,670 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, southwest, northeast, central, southeast, and east Ottawa area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ottawa.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Surf goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ottawa fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.18%, or 21,444 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa 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 Ottawa.
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 Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Mediacom fixed wireless coverage
About 97.20%, or 21,229 people, have Mediacom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ottawa.
Mediacom fixed wireless download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mediacom fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Mediacom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ottawa customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 93.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mediacom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Mediacom 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 Ottawa is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 85.86%, or 18,752 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ottawa.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ottawa customers is up to 36 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 54.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Rise 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 Ottawa is up to 10 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 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 54.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.29%, or 14,916 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ottawa.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 57.69%, or 12,599 people, have ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. ClearSKY Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless download speeds
ClearSKY Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from ClearSKY Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ClearSKY Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. ClearSKY Systems offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.41%, or 11,447 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.41%, or 11,447 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ottawa.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa 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 Ottawa customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 44.48%, or 9,715 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ottawa area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ottawa.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 1.53%, or 335 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Ottawa area. Community Fiber Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ottawa.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottawa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottawa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottawa can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Ottawa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ottawa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ottawa fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottawa is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Ottawa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ottawa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ottawa compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Ottawa are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 966 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.85% in Ottawa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ottawa 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
- Stoneyville, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Naplate, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodland Addition, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marseilles, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wedron, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Ridge, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Prairie Center, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utica, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Utica, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Serena, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Pelham, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasantville, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Prairie, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pittsboro, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinole, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petal, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pendleton, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton Junction, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds