There are 3 internet providers operating in Akron, the most popular being Windstream Communications. Windstream Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In 33 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 126 Mbps for download speeds and 107 Mbps for upload speeds for Windstream Communications customers. In addition to Windstream Communications, cable internet service is also available from Xfinity and PenTeleData.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 126 Mbps | 107 Mbps | 19 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 112 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 26 ms |
| PenTeleData Cable | 157 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 18 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Akron offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 126 Mbps for download speeds and 107 Mbps for upload speeds over 33 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Akron. 86% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 86% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
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Xfinity is the 2nd most popular provider in Akron offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 112 Mbps for download speeds and 17 Mbps for upload speeds over 7 recent tests.
Xfinity has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Akron. 60% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | 165 Mbps | 176 Mbps | 6 ms |
PenTeleData is the 3rd most popular provider in Akron offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 157 Mbps for download speeds and 4 Mbps for upload speeds over 4 recent tests.
PenTeleData has the fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Akron. 100% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 5-10 Mbps.
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