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AT&T vs Spectrum in Cleveland
Cleveland’s trade-off is AT&T’s stronger fiber performance versus Spectrum’s broader fast-tier availability and lower starting price.
Spectrum is the better overall pick because it reaches more Cleveland addresses with its fastest plan and starts at $30 per month. AT&T wins on speed, especially fiber upload performance, while AT&T also wins overall coverage; Spectrum wins on price. Spectrum is right for most households wanting affordable, widely available fast service, while AT&T is better for gamers, creators, and heavy uploaders where its fiber reaches the address. Check availability carefully, because AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber tier reaches about 47% of the city, while Spectrum’s 1,000/1,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 86%.
At a glance
AT&T vs. Spectrum, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
98% | $35/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Spectrum |
Cable | 1 Gig 1 Gig upload |
86% | $30/mo | Solid cable option |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
The choice can shift from block to block in Cleveland because availability varies by address. AT&T reaches about 98% of the city across all technologies, but its fastest fiber tiers reach smaller areas; Spectrum’s 1,000/1,000 Mbps tier reaches about 86%, so check your address before deciding.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | AT&T | Spectrum | |||
| 44109 | Old Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre, Clark-Fulton, Stockyards | 45% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 44 | 78 | Spectrum |
| 44105 | Slavic Village, Broadway-Slavic Village, Union-Miles, Mount Pleasant | 37% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 36 | 76 | Spectrum |
| 44102 | Detroit-Shoreway, Cudell, Edgewater, Gordon Square | 47% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 46 | 78 | Spectrum |
| 44106 | University Circle, Little Italy, Glenville, Fairfax | 27% | 90% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 27 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 44118 | Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Coventry, Cedar-Fairmount | 91% | 99% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 89 | 79 | AT&T |
| 44128 | Lee–Harvard, Lee–Seville, Warrensville Heights | 85% | 95% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 83 | 76 | AT&T |
| 44120 | Shaker Heights, Buckeye-Shaker, Larchmere, Woodland Hills | 81% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 79 | 77 | AT&T |
| 44113 | Ohio City, Tremont, Duck Island, Downtown Warehouse District | 46% | 88% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 44 | 70 | Spectrum |
| 44130 | Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights | 77% | 41% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 75 | 33 | AT&T |
| 44111 | West Park, Puritas-Longmead, Kamm’s Corners, Jefferson | 93% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 91 | 79 | AT&T |
| 44103 | Hough, St. Clair-Superior, Midtown, AsiaTown | 19% | 90% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 18 | 72 | Spectrum |
| 44104 | Central, Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker, Kinsman | 10% | 92% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 10 | 74 | Spectrum |
| 44124 | Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Pepper Pike, Beachwood | 77% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 75 | 78 | Spectrum |
| 44129 | Old Brooklyn, Parma, Seven Hills | 80% | 12% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 78 | 9 | AT&T |
| 44125 | Garfield Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Newburgh Heights | 50% | 96% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 48 | 77 | Spectrum |
| 44121 | South Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Lyndhurst | 96% | 99% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 93 | 79 | AT&T |
| 44112 | East Cleveland, Forest Hills, Glenville | 37% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 36 | 78 | Spectrum |
| 44108 | Glenville, Collinwood, St. Clair-Superior, Forest Hills | 7% | 99% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 7 | 79 | Spectrum |
| 44134 | Old Brooklyn, Parma, Brooklyn | 82% | 21% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 80 | 17 | AT&T |
| 44135 | West Park, Hopkins Airport, Jefferson | 82% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 79 | 78 | AT&T |
| 44143 | Richmond Heights, Highland Heights, Mayfield Heights | 77% | 98% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 75 | 79 | Spectrum |
| 44115 | Downtown, Central, Playhouse Square, Campus District | 24% | 73% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 23 | 58 | Spectrum |
| 44110 | Collinwood, North Collinwood, Nottingham, Euclid Beach | 51% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 49 | 78 | Spectrum |
| 44114 | Downtown, St. Clair-Superior, AsiaTown, The Flats | 34% | 78% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 33 | 62 | Spectrum |
| 44144 | Brooklyn, Brooklyn Centre, Old Brooklyn | 65% | 95% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 63 | 76 | Spectrum |
| 44119 | North Collinwood, Euclid, Nottingham | 94% | 97% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 91 | 77 | AT&T |
| 44127 | Kinsman, Slavic Village, Broadway–Slavic Village | 8% | 89% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 7 | 71 | Spectrum |
| 44126 | Fairview Park, Rocky River | 52% | 12% | 5 Gig | 1 Gig | 50 | 9 | AT&T |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Cleveland city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is AT&T or Spectrum available at my Cleveland address?
AT&T reaches about 98% of Cleveland overall, while Spectrum reaches about 86% across all technologies. Availability and technology can vary block to block, so check both providers with your exact address next.
Which is cheaper, AT&T or Spectrum, and what will I actually pay?
Spectrum starts at $30 per month, while AT&T starts at $35 per month. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing.
Which is faster for gaming, working from home, or 4K streaming?
AT&T’s fiber reaches up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps where available, compared with Spectrum’s 1,000/1,000 Mbps cable tier. AT&T is the stronger performance choice for demanding uploads, but check which tier reaches your address next.
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