Who is our top ranked provider in Sandusky OH? [Updated]

Sandusky, Ohio Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Sandusky, 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 Sandusky 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
1	Block Communications	Cable	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	98.7%
2	North Coast Wireless Communications	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	29.7%

Sandusky OH Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Sandusky have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Sandusky compare to Erie County? The average speed in Sandusky is 24.2 Mbps which is faster than Erie County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Ohio average of 27.73 Mbps.

Sandusky Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 98.8% of the Sandusky population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.2% of Erie County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Sandusky residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Sandusky, OH providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Sandusky is 12.7% slower than the average in Ohio and 25.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 25.7% of the Erie County population

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 Sandusky 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 Block Communications as the top provider for Sandusky, Ohio.

Who has the fastest internet service in Sandusky?

Block Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sandusky.

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

The following zip codes were used: 43420, 44820, 44827, 44827, 44833, 44839, 44854, 44870, 44871, 44887 and 44903

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

Click through to see how the Sandusky broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Antwerp, Bucyrus, Clayton, Covedale, Hiram, Middleport, Sandusky

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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 Sandusky, Ohio?

North Coast Wireless Communications provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Sandusky.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Sandusky, 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.

Sandusky 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.