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altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell)

altafiber Internet Plans, Pricing, and Availability — 2026

FTTH Fiber (Fioptics)  |  Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana & Hawaii  |  Founded 1873  |  Macquarie-Owned  |  Score: 8.1 / 10

Reviewed by the Zenorex International Inc. Editorial Team  |  Last Updated: June 2026  |  Pricing verified via altafiber.com and sources
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Check altafiber Availability at Your Address

altafiber is a regional fiber internet provider serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Hawaii. Its Fioptics fiber network covers Greater Cincinnati and the surrounding tri-state area, making it one of the most fiber-dense regional providers in the United States. altafiber does not currently serve the western United States — Zenorex International Inc. is expanding its national coverage and has included altafiber as a partner to serve customers in its Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana coverage area.

Within the altafiber service area, coverage is address-specific. The company has passed 1.1+ million premises with fiber in the Greater Cincinnati tri-state region, targeting 90%+ fiber availability in its core service area by 2027. Legacy DSL remains in select areas not yet upgraded to fiber. An address-level check is the only reliable way to confirm fiber vs. DSL availability.

How to Check Your Address:

  • Enter your full street address in the Zenorex availability tool above — ZIP code alone is insufficient since fiber deployment varies by street within the same ZIP code.
  • The tool confirms whether Fioptics fiber FTTH or legacy DSL is available at your address, along with current plans and pricing.
  • altafiber's fiber network has been expanding rapidly since 2021 under Macquarie ownership. If a prior check showed only DSL, re-checking is worthwhile.
  • All advertised altafiber pricing includes an eBill (electronic billing / paperless billing) discount of $5/month. Prices are $5/month higher without eBill enrollment.
Zenorex International Inc. Tip: altafiber serves Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Hawaii only. Zenorex International Inc. is a national internet comparison platform and includes altafiber in its partner network for customers located in or relocating to the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area.

infoaltafiber at a Glance

Consumer Brand: altafiber (lowercase brand styling); also marketed as Fioptics
Legal Name: Cincinnati Bell Inc. (doing business as altafiber since March 2, 2022)
Corporate Owner: Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA) — acquired Sept 2021 ($2.9B)
Headquarters: Cincinnati, Ohio
Coverage States: Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana (tri-state), and Hawaii (via Hawaiian Telcom)
Western US Reach: None — altafiber does NOT currently serve the western United States
Total Customers: 300,000+ residential and business customers across OH/KY/IN
Fiber Passings: 1.1+ million premises passed with fiber in tri-state area as of 2025
Technologies: FTTH Fiber (Fioptics — GPON and XGS-PON); legacy DSL in select areas
Fiber Plans: 100 Mbps, 400 Mbps, 600 Mbps, 800 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 3 Gig, 6 Gig
Entry Fiber Price: ~$30/mo. (Fioptics 100 Mbps, 12-month promo, with eBill discount)
Fioptics 1 Gig Price: ~$50/mo. (12-mo. promo); ~$75/mo. (standard with 3-yr price lock)
Fioptics 3 Gig Price: ~$90/mo. (select addresses; 60-month price lock guarantee)
Max Fiber Speed: 6,000 Mbps (6 Gbps — select Greater Cincinnati addresses)
Upload Speed: Symmetrical on all Fioptics fiber plans — upload equals download
Data Cap: None — unlimited data on all Fioptics plans; no throttling
Annual Contract: None — no long-term contracts; price locks up to 60 months
Price Guarantees: 12-mo (100M); 24-mo (600M); 36-mo (1G); 60-mo (3-6G)
WiFi Equipment: $10/mo. Fioptics Home (gateway + extender + tech support); free on 3G+
Activation Fee: ~$50 one-time for new customers
Money-Back Trial: 30 days on new TV or internet service
Zenorex Score: 8.1 / 10

settings_input_antennaWhy altafiber Availability Varies by Location

  • Tri-state telephone heritage: altafiber's coverage follows the franchise territory of Cincinnati Bell's original operations in southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana.
  • Fiber-over-copper conversion: Fioptics fiber covers more than 1.1 million premises with a target of 90%+ of the service area by 2027.
  • Expansion beyond core territory: Public-private partnerships in Dublin, Trotwood, and surrounding Ohio communities.

help_outlineWhat to Do If altafiber Is Not Available at Your Address

Greater Cincinnati: Spectrum (Charter Communications cable).
Ohio: Spectrum, AT&T, WOW!.
Kentucky: Spectrum, AT&T.
Indiana: Spectrum, Comcast, AT&T.
Hawaii: Hawaiian Telcom (altafiber brand) or Spectrum.

altafiber Plans and Pricing

altafiber offers a tiered price lock system — higher tiers receive longer guarantees up to 60 months.

Best Value Entry

Fioptics 100 Mbps

Perfect for basic web usage, social media, and light video streaming. Symmetrical speeds of 100 Mbps upload and download.

~$30.00/mo.
With eBill discount. 12-month price guarantee.
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CNET Top Pick
Best Cost-per-Mbps

Fioptics 1 Gig

CNET's recommended plan. Offers 1,000 Mbps symmetrical speeds with a 3-year price lock guarantee.

~$75.00/mo.
With eBill discount. 36-month price lock guarantee.
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Extreme Speed

Fioptics 3 Gig

Ultra-fast multi-gigabit fiber with a 5-year price lock. Includes Fioptics Home free of charge.

~$90.00/mo.
With eBill discount. 60-month price lock guarantee.
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Symmetrical Fiber Performance vs. Traditional Cable

All altafiber Fioptics plans deliver symmetrical speeds — equal upload and download at every tier. Having symmetrical gigabit upload speeds transforms remote work, quarterly-updated gaming, and large-scale media backup workflows.

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altafiber Fioptics Internet Plans — Full Lineup

PlanDownload SpeedUpload SpeedMonthly Price (eBill)Price GuaranteeData CapContractEquipment Fee
Fioptics 100 Mbps100 Mbps100 Mbps~$30/mo.12 monthsUnlimitedNone$10/mo. Fioptics Home
Fioptics 400 Mbps400 Mbps400 Mbps~$40/mo.12 monthsUnlimitedNone$10/mo. Fioptics Home
Fioptics 600 Mbps600 Mbps600 Mbps~$55/mo.24 months (2 yrs)UnlimitedNone$10/mo. Fioptics Home
Fioptics 1 Gig1,000 Mbps1,000 Mbps~$50/mo. promo / ~$75/mo. lock36 months (3 yrs)UnlimitedNone$10/mo. Fioptics Home
Fioptics 3 Gig3,000 Mbps3,000 Mbps~$90/mo.60 months (5 yrs)UnlimitedNoneFioptics Home included free
Fioptics 6 Gig6,000 Mbps6,000 Mbps~$90/mo.60 months (5 yrs)UnlimitedNoneFioptics Home included free
eBill & Guarantee Details: All rates assume enrollment in eBill (paperless billing), which provides a $5/mo. discount. Guaranteed locks protect the base rate against promotional cliffs up to 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet & TV Service

Real answers to the six most common questions home internet and TV shoppers ask across our 11-state coverage area. Updated Q1 2026.

Enter your ZIP code in the Zenorex search tool above — it returns providers that may be available in your area with verified infrastructure that may be available at your address, pending provider confirmation in seconds. Coverage varies block by block in most US cities. A provider licensed to operate in your state does not guarantee they have infrastructure at your address. Zenorex shows only confirmed options from FCC Broadband Data Collection and ISP coverage maps.

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