In the Akron metro area there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 26.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 957 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Akron
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Akron metro area are not shown.
Akron 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Akron metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 26.85% of the Akron metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Akron metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Akron metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Akron metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Akron home can get up to 957 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,500 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 12 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Akron metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of the Akron metro area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Akron metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Akron metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.19% of Akron homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.54% 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 Akron homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Akron metro area, along with details on where in the Akron metro area and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Akron, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 13.84%, or 97,343 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire 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 the Akron metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Akron metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Akron metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Akron metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Akron metro area download speeds tend to be 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 Akron fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Akron metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Akron, OH
Windstream fiber coverage
About 9.68%, or 68,066 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Akron area. Windstream 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 Akron metro area.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Akron metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Akron metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Akron metro area can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Akron customers is up to 967 Mbps.
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- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In the Akron metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Akron fiber providers. Windstream 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 Akron metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 967 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
MCTV Fiber in Akron, OH
MCTV fiber coverage
About 2.59%, or 18,210 people, have MCTV fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Akron area. MCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Akron metro area.
MCTV fiber download speeds
MCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Akron metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MCTV fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Akron metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Akron metro area can order from MCTV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Akron customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV fiber upload speeds
In the Akron metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MCTV fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MCTV is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Akron fiber providers. MCTV offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Akron metro area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Akron Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Akron metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Akron metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?
Fiber internet speeds in the Akron metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 937 Mbps in Ohio versus 957 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Ohio is 93.79% versus 26.85% in the Akron metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Akron metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet 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
- Akron, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tallmadge, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Portage Lakes, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fairlawn, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barberton, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lakemore, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norton, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stow, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Montrose-Ghent, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado Springs Metro, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Denver, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Paso, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boise Metro, ID: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Myers Metro, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Las Vegas, NV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds