Athens, OH High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Athens, OH that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Athens by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps100.0%
2FrontierDSL, Fiber115 Mbps115 Mbps83.9%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Athens OH Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Athens compare to Athens County? The average speed in Athens is 30.11 Mbps which is faster than Athens County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Ohio average of 27.73 Mbps.

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Athens Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Athens County is 14.66 Mbps based upon 114656 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Athens is 6.48 Mbps. This is 17.7% slower than the average in Ohio and 44.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Athens is 105.4% faster than the Athens County average and 7.1% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Athens is 6.48 Mbps. This is 98.8% faster than the Athens County average and 44.1% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 87.9% of Athens County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 4.6% of Athens County residents

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Athens residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Athens, Ohio.

Who has the fastest internet service in Athens?

Spectrum with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Athens.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Athens, Ohio?

The following zip codes were used: 43907, 43950, 43981 and 45701

How do the internet speeds in Athens compare to other cities in Ohio?

Click through to see how the Athens broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Granville South, Green Meadows, Northwood, Spencerville, St Clairsville, Tallmadge, Willoughby

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Athens, Ohio?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Athens.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Athens, OH residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.




Athens Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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