In Shay there are 4 residential internet providers covering 89.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 94 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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4 Internet Service Providers in Shay
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 Shay are not shown.
Shay 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 89.16% of Shay. 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 Ohio Transparent Telecom. Now you can call companies in Shay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Shay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shay home can get up to 94 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 80.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Shay, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Shay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shay you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Shay homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 89.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 10.84% of Shay homes.
Internet Market Health in Shay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shay 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 Shay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Shay internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Shay homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Shay internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, Shay badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shay, along with details on where in Shay and at what speeds.
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Shay, OH
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless coverage
About 85.54%, or 71 people, have Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, and south Shay area. Ohio Transparent Telecom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shay.
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless download speeds
Ohio Transparent Telecom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shay. The fastest plan anyone in Shay can order from Ohio Transparent Telecom goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shay customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 94.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Ohio Transparent Telecom fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ohio Transparent Telecom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shay fixed wireless providers. Ohio Transparent Telecom 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 Shay is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Ohio Transparent Telecom customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
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- 94.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shay, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 36.14%, or 30 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, north, and southwest Shay area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shay.
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 Shay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shay. The fastest plan anyone in Shay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shay 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 Shay 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 Shay 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 Shay is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Shay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shay compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Shay are much slower versus the average speeds in Ohio: 2,747 Mbps in Ohio versus 94 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 98.95% versus 89.16% in Shay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shay 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
- Bloomfield, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wingett Run, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Beavertown, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rinard Mills, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moss Run, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Matamoras, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Reno, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Matamoras, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Raven Rock, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wade, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Thrall, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corliss, WV: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cornucopia, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corwin Springs, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coryville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Costigan, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coteau, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Couch, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Couchtown, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crescent, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds