Westerville, 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 Westerville, 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 Westerville 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 |
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1 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 99.0% |
2 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | WOW! | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 91.2% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Westerville OH Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Westerville which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Westerville of 8.85 Mbps are faster than the Delaware County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Ohio.
Westerville Internet Access Facts
The average upload speed in Westerville is 8.85 Mbps. This is 12.5% faster than the average in Ohio and 23.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Westerville is 78.2% faster than the Delaware County average and 20.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Westerville is 8.85 Mbps. This is 50.3% faster than the Delaware County average and 23.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 96.7% of Delaware County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 9.7% of Delaware County residents
The average internet download speed in Delaware County is 21.95 Mbps based upon 615656 samples taken in the past year
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 Westerville 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 AT&T as the top provider for Westerville, Ohio.
How do the internet speeds in Westerville compare to other cities in Ohio?
Click through to see how the Westerville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bryan, Hunter, Kidron, Lake Darby, Macedonia, Perry, Richmond
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.
What download speed do I need to stream movies?
For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Westerville, Ohio?
The following zip codes were used: 43081, 43082 and 43086
Who has the fastest internet service in Westerville?
AT&T and WOW! with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Westerville.
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Westerville - AT&T.
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.
Westerville 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
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages