In Franklin County there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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.
6 Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County 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 Franklin County is internet available?


Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Franklin County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Franklin County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Franklin County.
How fast are internet speeds in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Franklin County.


Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 991 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 85.49% 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 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.65% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.35% of the county.
- 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 Franklin County homes.
Internet Market Health in Franklin County


Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Franklin County 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 Franklin County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Franklin County 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, Franklin County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Franklin County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Franklin County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Franklin County, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.99%, or 1,163,302 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Franklin County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Franklin County, OH







AT&T DSL coverage
About 98.13%, or 1,141,618 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 56.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Franklin County DSL providers. AT&T offers 11 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 68.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Franklin County, OH



WOW! cable coverage
About 83.36%, or 969,847 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Franklin County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Franklin County, OH







AT&T fiber coverage
About 17.49%, or 203,466 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Franklin County, OH



T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 30.03%, or 349,391 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
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 Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be 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 Franklin County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Franklin County, OH







AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.55%, or 18,069 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, and south Franklin County 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 Franklin County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Franklin County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Franklin County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 991 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 100.00% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Delaware County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pickaway County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Licking County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morrow County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Allegheny County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Travis County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Contra Costa County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds