In the Cincinnati metro area there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.86% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 973 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.
9 Internet Service Providers in Cincinnati
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Cincinnati metro area are not shown.
Cincinnati Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Cincinnati metro area is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.86% of the Cincinnati metro area. 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 the Cincinnati metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Cincinnati metro area.
How fast are internet speeds in the Cincinnati metro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Cincinnati metro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Cincinnati home can get up to 973 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 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 0.90 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Cincinnati metro area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Cincinnati metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Cincinnati metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Cincinnati metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.03% of Cincinnati homes.
- Cable is fastest for 25.44% 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 Cincinnati homes.
Internet Market Health in Cincinnati
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Cincinnati metro area 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 the Cincinnati metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Cincinnati internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Cincinnati homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fiber, and 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 worse. Cincinnati 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, the Cincinnati metro area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Cincinnati metro area, along with details on where in the Cincinnati metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Cincinnati, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 93.75%, or 1,954,936 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Cincinnati metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area 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 Cincinnati cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Cincinnati metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Bell DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Bell DSL coverage
About 83.53%, or 1,741,771 people, have Cincinnati Bell DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Cincinnati Bell is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Cincinnati metro area.
Cincinnati Bell DSL download speeds
Cincinnati Bell is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Cincinnati Bell DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Cincinnati Bell goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 48.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Bell DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cincinnati Bell DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Cincinnati Bell is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Cincinnati Bell 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Cincinnati Bell customers can get speeds up to 2.9 Mbps.
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- 48.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
Cincinnati Bell Fiber in Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Bell fiber coverage
About 71.23%, or 1,485,338 people, have Cincinnati Bell fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati area. Cincinnati Bell is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Cincinnati metro area.
Cincinnati Bell fiber download speeds
Cincinnati Bell is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cincinnati Bell fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Cincinnati Bell goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Bell fiber upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cincinnati Bell fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cincinnati Bell is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fiber providers. Cincinnati Bell 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, Cincinnati Bell customers can get speeds up to 250 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 7.69%, or 160,338 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, and southwest Cincinnati 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 the Cincinnati metro area.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area 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 Cincinnati DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 Cincinnati metro area is up to 40 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Cincinnati, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 6.17%, or 128,684 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, south, southwest, northwest, and west Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati metro area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area 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 Cincinnati DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 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 Cincinnati metro area 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 35.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Cincinnati, OH
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 2.60%, or 54,146 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, east, north, and west Cincinnati area. Earthlink 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 Cincinnati metro area.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cincinnati customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 11.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Cincinnati metro area is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
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- 11.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 33.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Cincinnati, OH
XFINITY cable coverage
About 2.17%, or 45,193 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Cincinnati area. XFINITY 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 Cincinnati metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Cincinnati cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Cincinnati metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Cincinnati, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.22%, or 838,783 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cincinnati 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 the Cincinnati metro area.
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 the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cincinnati 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 the Cincinnati metro area 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 Cincinnati 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 the Cincinnati metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Blue Sky Wireless Fixed Wireless in Cincinnati, OH
Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 8.22%, or 171,397 people, have Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Cincinnati area. Blue Sky Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Cincinnati metro area.
Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Blue Sky Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Cincinnati metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Cincinnati metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Cincinnati metro area can order from Blue Sky Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Cincinnati customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Cincinnati metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Blue Sky Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Blue Sky Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cincinnati fixed wireless providers. Blue Sky Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Cincinnati metro area is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Cincinnati Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Cincinnati metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Cincinnati metro area compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in the Cincinnati metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 973 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 99.86% in the Cincinnati metro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Cincinnati metro area 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
- Ludlow, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Covington, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bellevue, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park Hills, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bromley, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newport, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dayton, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Wright, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenton Vale, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southgate, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Las Vegas Metro, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kansas City Metro, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cleveland Metro, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento Metro, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pittsburgh Metro, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus Metro, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds