Best internet providers in Lancaster, Ohio

Our top picks for internet in Lancaster are AT&T, Spectrum, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.

#1: AT&T fiber internet

AT&T is one of the best internet providers nationwide with speedy fiber, affordable rates, and above-average customer satisfaction. If you have access to AT&T fiber, we highly recommend it.

Read our full AT&T review.

#2: Spectrum internet

Spectrum offers gig-speed cable internet, making it a good choice for anyone who can’t get fiber. It has the widest coverage in the greater Columbus area of any wired internet type, so you’ll likely find it available at your address. We ranked it second for its widespread availability and the fast speeds it offers customers.

Read our full Spectrum review.

#3: T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

T-Mobile offers fixed wireless internet, which uses radio waves to transmit data, just like your cell phone. Although this connection type isn’t quite as reliable as fiber or cable, T-Mobile customers have been satisfied with the simplicity of their service, and the fantastic bundle deals you can get with select mobile plans. T-Mobile should give you more than enough bandwidth for everyday activities like browsing the web, streaming, and gaming, making it our #3 choice.

Read our full T-Mobile review.

Besides our top three picks, Lancaster residents also have decent access to Verizon, Point Broadband, and altafiber, all of which offer mostly fixed wireless internet in the area. While Verizon fixed wireless connection is licensed, meaning they transmit data over private radio frequencies, altafiber and Point Broadband both offer unlicensed fixed wireless, meaning they use public radio waves to transmit data. This can sometimes cause a drop in reliability and performance, so we would recommend going with a licensed provider like Verizon or T-Mobile if you have the choice, which you probably do.

Limited addresses in Southwest Lancaster may be able to get Point Broadband’s fiber service. Since coverage very rarely overlaps with AT&T fiber, it is probably the only fiber connection available in these areas and may be worth considering over other types of service.

Satellite internet providers Hughesnet, Starlink, and Viasat also service the Lancaster area. However, with the high availability of other types of connections, most residents of Lancaster will not have to choose satellite, which is generally slower, more expensive, and less reliable than other connection types.

If you bundle with certain cell phone plans, either T-Mobile or Verizon will likely be your cheapest internet option in Lancaster. Spectrum also has a plan around $30 per month for 100 Mbps, but prices will increase after the first year or two. In general, Lancaster residents can expect to pay around $50 per month whether they choose fiber, cable, or fixed wireless internet.

Sentiments in Lancaster and the greater Columbus area seem to agree that AT&T is the best provider in the area, with AT&T customers showing the most satisfaction with their service. See what residents in your area are saying about internet:

Lancaster hasn’t been as affected by some of the ISP reconfigurations as other cities in the Greater Columbus area. Most of Lancaster already has access to at least one gig-speed internet plan, but residents may soon see even faster speeds with AT&T’s hyper-gig expansion plan, which it announced in March 2022. (1)

In addition to AT&T, Horizon, an Ohio-based internet provider, also announced plans to expand its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network in 2022. (2) Currently, Lancaster residents can pre-register for fiber service, which qualifies them for free installation and a lifetime rate guarantee. It does, however, seem that Horizon is behind its original expected date of November 2022 for service to go live.