In Summit County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 972 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.
12 Internet Service Providers in Summit County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Summit County are not shown.
Summit 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 Summit County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Summit 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 Summit County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Summit County.
How fast are internet speeds in Summit County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Summit County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Summit County home can get up to 972 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,500 Mbps, which 1.03% 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 Summit County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Summit County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Summit County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Summit 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 27.16% of Summit County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 72.83% 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 Summit County homes.
Internet Market Health in Summit County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Summit 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 Summit County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Summit County 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, Summit 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. Summit 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, Summit County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Summit County, along with details on where in Summit County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Summit County, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.98%, or 541,677 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Summit County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Summit County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Summit 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 Summit County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit 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 Summit County, OH
AT&T DSL coverage
About 75.22%, or 407,541 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Summit County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Summit County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit 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 Summit County customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 40.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 12 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Summit County, OH
Windstream DSL coverage
About 17.47%, or 94,662 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Summit County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Summit County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Summit County customers is up to 163 Mbps.
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- 8.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 54.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 24.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 16.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Summit County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Summit County DSL providers. Windstream 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 Summit County is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 151 Mbps.
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- 6.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 50.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 23.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Summit County, OH
AT&T fiber coverage
About 15.79%, or 85,524 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Summit 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 Summit County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Summit County 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 Summit County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit 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
Windstream Fiber in Summit County, OH
Windstream fiber coverage
About 10.29%, or 55,731 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Summit County 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 Summit County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Summit County customers is up to 977 Mbps.
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- 97.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Summit County 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 Summit County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Summit County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 977 Mbps.
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- 97.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Summit County, OH
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 5.56%, or 30,107 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Summit 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 Summit County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit 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 Summit County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 51.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 1.2 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.1 Mbps
MCTV Fiber in Summit County, OH
MCTV fiber coverage
About 3.36%, or 18,210 people, have MCTV fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, and southeast Summit County area. MCTV is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Summit County.
MCTV fiber download speeds
MCTV is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MCTV fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from MCTV goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MCTV fiber upload speeds
In Summit County 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 Summit County fiber providers. MCTV offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Summit County, OH
WOW! cable coverage
About 2.25%, or 12,170 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Summit County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Summit County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Summit 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 Summit County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig Fiber in Summit County, OH
FairlawnGig fiber coverage
About 1.03%, or 5,562 people, have FairlawnGig fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, east, and central Summit County area. FairlawnGig is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Summit County.
FairlawnGig fiber download speeds
FairlawnGig is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FairlawnGig fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from FairlawnGig goes up to 2,500 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
FairlawnGig fiber upload speeds
In Summit County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for FairlawnGig fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FairlawnGig is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Summit County fiber providers. FairlawnGig offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit County is up to 2,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Summit County, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.83%, or 307,868 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 10.91%, or 59,092 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, north, west, east, and southwest Summit 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 Summit County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Summit 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 Summit 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 Summit County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications Fixed Wireless in Summit County, OH
North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 7.37%, or 39,904 people, have North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Summit County area. North Coast Wireless Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Summit County.
North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless download speeds
North Coast Wireless Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Summit County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Summit County. The fastest plan anyone in Summit County can order from North Coast Wireless Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Summit County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Summit County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for North Coast Wireless Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, North Coast Wireless Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Summit County fixed wireless providers. North Coast Wireless Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Summit County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Summit County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Summit County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Summit County compare to the rest of Ohio?
Internet speeds in Summit County are comparable versus the average speeds in Ohio: 902 Mbps in Ohio versus 972 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 Summit County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Summit 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
- Portage County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medina County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Geauga County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lorain County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Trumbull County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Douglas County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- New Castle County, DE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kane County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Anne Arundel County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lancaster County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds