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Best Internet Providers in Athens, OH

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Top 12 Internet Service Providers in Athens, OH

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1. AT&T

32.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
225 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
32.6% Available

2. Spectrum

66.1% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps Cable, Fiber
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
66.1% Available

3. EarthLink

22.2% Available
Download speeds from:
200 Mbps - 2 Gbps Fiber
Prices Starting At 59.95/mo
22.2% Available

4. Frontier

22.2% Available
Download speeds from:
200 Mbps - 5 Gbps DSL, Fiber
Prices Starting At 29.99/mo *
**Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
22.2% Available

5. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 129.99/mo
100% Available

6. T-Mobile Home Internet

61.9% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
61.9% Available

7. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

8. Agile Networks

26.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
25 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 48.00/mo
26.5% Available

9. Casair

38.4% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 66.00/mo *
*Pricing and offer requires ebill/autopay.
38.4% Available

10. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

11. Verizon

15.6% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
15.6% Available

12. Always ON

30.3% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
30.3% Available

Best Internet Providers in Athens

Hey there, Athens residents! Let's talk about something even more essential than coffee (just kidding, nothing beats coffee): internet! If you’re on a mission to find the best web-surfing experience, you're in luck, because Athens has some fantastic options to choose from.

First up, if you're dreaming of lightning-fast speeds, fiber internet is your best friend. EarthLink Fiber is making waves in Athens with a coverage of 22.2% and speeds that can reach up to a dizzying 5 Gbps. Can you imagine downloading a movie faster than you can say "fiber-optics"? And all that starts at just $59.95 a month. Frontier Fiber also offers coverage for a similar portion of Athens, with a more budget-friendly option starting at $29.99 for speeds up to 200 Mbps. If you can get fiber, grab it faster than a free donut at the office!

Now, if fiber isn't a fit, don't fret. Cable internet is a solid runner-up, and Spectrum is strutting its stuff here in Athens. It covers a whopping 66.1% of the area with speeds that can glide up to 1 Gbps, also for an easy-on-the-wallet $50 per month. Not too shabby, am I right?

But wait, there's more! Wireless options like 5G home internet can help keep you connected even if you’re in more remote corners. AT&T Internet Air and Verizon both offer 5G services in Athens, though coverage is a bit scarce at 8.8% and 6.1%, respectively. It's still worth checking out if they’re available in your area, especially if you're a sucker for new tech!

And for those looking to keep things vintage (like rocking a vinyl record), Frontier swings in again with their DSL option, offering respectable speeds up to 115 Mbps across 7.9% of Athens at $64.99. It may not be the flashy sports car of internet options, but it will definitely get the job done.

So there you have it, Athens! Choose wisely, and may your streaming be smooth, your downloads swift, and your patience with buffering, nonexistent. Happy browsing!

Internet Provider Store Locations in Athens

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Average download speed in Athens:

51 Mbps

Based on 1,804 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Athens

  1. AT&T - 5g internet up to 225 Mbps
  2. Spectrum - No data caps, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  3. EarthLink - Fiber up to 2000 Mbps
  4. Frontier - Budget friendly option, fast download speeds in Athens and most DSL availability
  5. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Athens
  6. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  7. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  8. Agile Networks - Fixed wireless up to 25 Mbps
  9. Casair - Fixed wireless up to 50 Mbps
  10. Starlink - Widely available
  11. Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
  12. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Athens

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Athens By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 66%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 22%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 8%
Nelsonville TV Cable 500 Mbps 4%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 33%
Smart Way Communications Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps 2%
Agile Networks Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 26%
Casair Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 38%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 22%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 62%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 16%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 30%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Casair Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps 38%
Frontier Fiber Call For Details 22%
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps 22%
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps 66%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 62%
Agile Networks Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 26%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 33%
Nelsonville TV Cable 500 Mbps 4%
Frontier DSL Call For Details 8%
Smart Way Communications Fixed Wireless 250 Mbps 2%
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps 16%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Athens

Internet service providers in Athens use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 72%
Cable - 31%
DSL - 31%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Athens, OH

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240 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
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801 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
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1 S Court St
Athens, OH 45701
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1 S Court St
Athens, OH 45701
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8 E Washington St
Athens, OH 45701
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507 Richland Ave
Athens, OH 45701
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180 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
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200 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
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86 Columbus Rd
Athens, OH 45701
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528 1/2 Richland Ave
Athens, OH 45701

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