Many Americans rely on home internet connections for education, employment, social networking, and entertainment access. A high speed internet connection is coming to be considered a basic utility. The resources on this page include information about high speed internet in general, resources for affordability, and the internet service providers that serve homes in Dayton.
The 2020 Census reports that 85% of households in Dayton have a computer, and 78% have a broadband internet subscription. The resources in this section provide information about the different types of broadband internet, the level of service needed for your internet use, and federal programs for cost assistance with home internet access.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that provides discounts on internet service and device purchases to eligible households.
Website: https://acpbenefit.org/
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that provides discounts on internet service and device purchases to eligible households.
Website: https://acpbenefit.org/
Broadband Consumer Guide
The FCC's Broadband Consumer Guide explains the advantages of broadband, what each type of broadband is, and defines the equipment used for in-home broadband internet service. This can help with deciding which type of service to purchase.
Website: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/getting-broadband-qa
Broadband Speed Guide
The Broadband Speed Guide allows consumers to estimate the broadband speed required for typical online activities. This can help with deciding which tier of service is appropriate for your activities.
Website: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/broadband-speed-guide
Household Broadband Guide
The Household Broadband Guide is a chart that allows consumers to understand the internet speed needed for households based on type of internet use, number of internet users, and number of devices. This can help with deciding which tier of service is appropriate for your activities.
Website: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/household-broadband-guide
As of April 2022, there are 6 companies providing high-speed internet access, or broadband, to homes in Dayton. There are three types of broadband available through Dayton providers: Fiber, Cable, and Satellite. The resources in this section provide levels of service, pricing, and contact information for each Dayton ISP.
AT&T (Fiber)
AT&T offers three tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton:
300 MBPS at $55.00/month
500 MBPS at $65.00/month
1 GBPS at $80.00/month
These prices reflect a $5 discount for enrolling in autopay. AT&T requires a 12 month contract and may require a $99 installation fee.
AT&T has data caps, which means if you exceed the amount of data specified in your contract you will be charged more for the month.
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Phone: 1-877-425-0329
Website: https://www.att.com/buy/broadband
Spectrum (Cable)
Spectrum offers two tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton:
400 MBPS at $39.99/month
1 GBPS at $79.99/month
Spectrum requires a 24 month contract. At the end of 24 months, service prices increase.
Spectrum plans do not have data caps.
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Phone: 1-855-839-4246
Website: https://www.spectrum.com/packages
EarthLink (Fiber)
EarthLink offers four tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton:
100 MBPS at $59.95/month
300 MBPS at $69.95/month
500 MBPS at $79.95/month
1000 MBPS at $89.95/month
EarthLink plans do not have data caps, and contracts are optional. EarthLink charges an installation fee of $79.95 and a monthly modem lease, which is an additional $12.95 per month fee.
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Phone: 1-866-383-3080
Website: https://www.earthlink.net/internet/
Viasat (Satellite)
Viasat offers four tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton. Their pricing is based on high-speed data usage, which means that high speed internet is limited to the amount of data you are allowed to use each month:
40 GB at $49.99 - $69.99/month
60 GB at $69.99 - $99.99/month
100 GB at $99.99 - $149.99/month
150 GB at $149.99 - $199.99/month
The first three months of service are billed at a cheaper rate, and every month after at the higher price. Viasat also requires a modem lease, which is an additional $12.99 per month fee.
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Website: https://buy.viasat.com/en-US/r/
HughesNet (Satellite)
HughesNet offers four tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton. Their pricing is based on high-speed data usage, which means that high speed internet is limited to the amount of data you are allowed to use each month:
15 GB at 44.99/month
30 GB at $74.99/month
45 GB at $109.99/month
75 GB at $139.99/month
HughesNet requires a 24 month contract. At the end of 24 months, service prices increase. HughesNet also requires equipment to be leased at an additional fee of $14.99/month plus a $99 installation fee, or purchased for $449.98 upfront.
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Phone: 1-844-406-1664
Website: https://www.hughesnet.com/
Toast.Net (Fiber)
Toast.Net offers three tiers of broadband internet connections for households in Dayton:
300 MBPS at $64.95/month
500 MBPS at $74.95/month
1 GBPS at $84.95/month
Toast.Net does not require a contract, and plans do not have data caps or an installation fee. Equipment is purchased upfront for a one-time payment of $59.99
LEARN MORE, VIEW PLANS, OR PURCHASE INTERNET SERVICE:
Phone: 1-419-292-2200