Internet providers in Lima, Ohio 45805
ZIP code 45805 is in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Lima 45805: local snapshot
About 91% of the 10,054 households in 45805 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Ohio average of 89%. That ranks 45805#362 of 1145 ZIP codes in Ohio for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
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.
What to know about internet in Lima 45805
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.
Broadband adoption in 45805 (91%) is higher than the Lima average of 89%. By median household income, 45805 ranks 3 of 5 ZIP codes in Lima. The median age of residents is 36.
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 45805?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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