Internet providers in Lima, Ohio
Lima is in Allen and Auglaize counties, Ohio, and has 5 ZIP codes. Available providers can differ from one ZIP code to the next, so pick yours below.
Benton Ridge Telephone reports service to the most residential locations in Lima, about 96%. 6 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Benton Ridge Telephone, Spectrum, Brightspeed, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Benton Ridge Telephone, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Defiance Holdings offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Our picks for internet in Lima
- Widest coverage: Benton Ridge Telephone (about 96% of locations)
- No-install wireless option: Benton Ridge Telephone (about 96% of locations)
Picks are based on the share of locations each provider reports serving, not on price or customer reviews.
ZIP codes in Lima
Compare internet providers in Lima, Ohio
Share of residential locations in Lima where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benton Ridge Telephone | Fixed wireless | 96% | |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 95% | |
| 3 | Brightspeed | Fiber, DSL | 94% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 6 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 59% | |
| 7 | Defiance Holdings | Fixed wireless | 42% | |
| 8 | Hanson Communications | Fiber, Cable, DSL | 12% | |
| 9 | Speedwavz | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 4% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Lima?
Fiber is widely available: about 65% of locations in Lima can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 66% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Lima that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Best-connected ZIP codes in Lima
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Lima?
Yes, in part. About 65% of residential locations in Lima can get fiber, 95% can get cable, and about 66% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Lima?
Benton Ridge Telephone reports service to about 96% of residential locations in Lima, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Lima?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Lima, and 6 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Lima?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.