In Stark County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 746 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Stark County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Stark County are not shown.
Stark 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 Stark County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.97% of Stark 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 AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Stark County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Stark County.
How fast are internet speeds in Stark County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stark County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stark County home can get up to 746 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.31% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Stark County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Stark County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stark County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stark 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 32.37% of Stark County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.99% 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 Stark County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stark County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stark 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 Stark County 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): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Stark County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Stark 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. Stark County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Stark County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stark County, along with details on where in Stark County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Stark County, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 88.50%, or 332,399 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark 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 Stark County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 36.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Stark 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 the fastest compared to other Stark County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 Stark 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 11 Mbps.
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- 46.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 15.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Stark County, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 74.85%, or 281,128 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Stark County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
MCTV Fiber in Stark County, OH
MCTV fiber coverage
About 33.93%, or 127,420 people, have MCTV fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, south, southeast, central, and north Stark County area. MCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stark County.
MCTV fiber download speeds
MCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MCTV fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from MCTV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV fiber upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MCTV fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MCTV is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stark County fiber providers. MCTV offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV Cable in Stark County, OH
MCTV cable coverage
About 30.00%, or 112,686 people, have MCTV cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, south, and southeast Stark County area. MCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stark County.
MCTV cable download speeds
MCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other cable providers in the area, MCTV cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from MCTV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV cable upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MCTV cable. Compared to other ISPs, MCTV is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Stark County cable providers. MCTV offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Stark County, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 9.28%, or 34,838 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, west, south, east, northwest, and southwest Stark 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 Stark County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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
Earthlink DSL in Stark County, OH
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 3.56%, or 13,373 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, east, and northeast Stark County 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 Stark County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 15.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 22.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Stark County 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 Stark County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Stark County 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 2.3 Mbps.
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- 15.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 0.1 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Stark County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.63%, or 212,678 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark 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 majority of Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
R.A.A. Data Services Fixed Wireless in Stark County, OH
R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless coverage
About 11.36%, or 42,663 people, have R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Stark County area. R.A.A. Data Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stark County.
R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless download speeds
R.A.A. Data Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from R.A.A. Data Services goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 69.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for R.A.A. Data Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, R.A.A. Data Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stark County fixed wireless providers. R.A.A. Data Services 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 Stark County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, R.A.A. Data Services customers can get speeds up to 8.5 Mbps.
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- 69.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
Watch Communications Fixed Wireless in Stark County, OH
Watch Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 7.93%, or 29,768 people, have Watch Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, east, and southeast Stark 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 Stark County.
Watch Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Watch Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Watch Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Watch Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 81 Mbps.
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- 76.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Watch Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Watch Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Watch Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Stark County fixed wireless providers. Watch Communications offers 4 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 Stark County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Watch Communications customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 76.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stark County, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 3.92%, or 14,733 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southeast, south, east, central, and southwest Stark 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 Stark County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Stark County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stark County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stark County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Stark County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 746 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Ohio is 99.83% versus 99.97% in Stark County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stark 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
- Summit County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Portage County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medina County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Holmes County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbiana County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mahoning County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Orange County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Placer County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charleston County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Orleans Parish, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Loudoun County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richland County, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allen County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds