In Knox County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.11% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 723 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Knox County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Knox County are not shown.
Knox 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 Knox County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 97.11% of Knox 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 Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Knox County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Knox County.
How fast are internet speeds in Knox County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Knox County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Knox County home can get up to 723 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.72% 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 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Knox County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Knox County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Knox County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Knox 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 1.77% of Knox County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 71.84% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 17.20%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.89% of Knox County homes.
Internet Market Health in Knox County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Knox 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 Knox County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Knox County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Knox County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, 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. Knox County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Knox County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Knox County, along with details on where in Knox County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Knox County, OH
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 92.11%, or 56,117 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Knox County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 21 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 18.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 27.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knox County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 Knox County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
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- 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Knox County, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 73.24%, or 44,618 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Knox County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Knox County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Knox 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 the fastest compared to other Knox County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Consolidated Cooperative Fiber in Knox County, OH
Consolidated Cooperative fiber coverage
About 1.53%, or 932 people, have Consolidated Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Knox County area. Consolidated Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Consolidated Cooperative fiber download speeds
Consolidated Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Consolidated Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Consolidated Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Consolidated Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Knox County fiber providers. Consolidated Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County 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 in Knox County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.15%, or 26,894 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, northwest, west, south, north, northeast, and southeast Knox 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 some of Knox 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 Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fixed Wireless in Knox County, OH
Centurylink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.62%, or 987 people, have Centurylink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Knox County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Centurylink fixed wireless download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Centurylink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Watch Communications Fixed Wireless in Knox County, OH
Watch Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.48%, or 904 people, have Watch Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Knox County area. Watch Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
Watch Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Watch Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Watch Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from Watch Communications goes up to 5.0 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Knox County customers is up to 4.6 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
Watch Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Watch Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Watch Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. Watch Communications offers 3 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 Knox County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Watch Communications customers can get speeds up to 0.95 Mbps.
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- 86.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
iZone Broadband Fixed Wireless in Knox County, OH
iZone Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.09%, or 666 people, have iZone Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Knox County area. iZone Broadband is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Knox County.
iZone Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
iZone Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Knox County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, iZone Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Knox County. The fastest plan anyone in Knox County can order from iZone Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Knox County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
iZone Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Knox County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for iZone Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, iZone Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Knox County fixed wireless providers. iZone Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Knox County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Knox County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Knox County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Knox County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Knox County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 723 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 97.11% in Knox County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Knox 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
- Morrow County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Licking County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coshocton County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashland County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Muskingum County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clay County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Blount County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cumberland County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newton County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Benito County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lenoir County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rutland County, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huron County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rice County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Russell County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds