Cable and fiber in Ohio
Breezeline Business Ohio
Cogeco's US cable brand, holding the former WideOpenWest systems in Columbus and Cleveland with fiber products layered on the cable plant.
Breezeline is Cogeco's US brand and in Ohio it holds the former WideOpenWest systems in Columbus and Cleveland, bought in September 2021 for about 1.125 billion dollars and moved onto the Breezeline name on 9 May 2022. It has since put more than 100 million dollars into that Ohio plant, more than doubling capacity from 500 Gbps to 1.2 Tbps. It is a two metro operator here rather than a statewide one, and in both of those metros it is the third wireline option.
Where Breezeline is strong
- A genuine third wireline option in Columbus and Cleveland, where the alternative is the incumbent telco and Charter
- Substantial recent investment in the Ohio plant rather than a network being run down
- Fast installs where the cable plant already reaches the building
- Competitive pricing pressure in two markets that would otherwise be a two horse race
Breezeline in Ohio specifically
- Columbus and Cleveland only. It is not a statewide Ohio option and it does not follow Charter's map.
- Being a genuine third wireline choice is the point of quoting it. In both metros the alternative is the incumbent telco and Charter.
- More than 100 million dollars of recent investment in the Ohio network, so this is a plant being built up rather than run down.
- Cable and fiber under one brand. Confirm which product is quoted and check the upload figure on any coax tier.
- Ohio paperwork from before mid-2022 says WOW! or Atlantic Broadband. Same plant, and Breezeline is the counterparty now.
Best fit. Columbus and Cleveland businesses looking for a third quote rather than a two horse race.
What to watch for before you sign
- Columbus and Cleveland. It is not a statewide Ohio option and it does not follow Charter's map.
- Cable and fiber under one brand. The advertised cable tiers are shared and asymmetrical, so check the upload figure.
- Confirm whether the quote is a coax service or a fiber Ethernet service, because the SLAs are not comparable.
- Older Ohio contracts say WOW!. Same plant, different company since September 2021.
Products
- Business internet
- Fiber internet
- Ethernet
- Business voice
- Managed WiFi
What a Ohio business pays, and how to judge a quote from Breezeline
Business internet is priced per address, so there is no Breezeline rate card anyone can hold them to. What follows is what businesses in Ohio typically pay at a building that is already lit, whichever carrier serves it. Use it to judge the quote you get.
| Bandwidth | Dedicated internet, monthly | Business fiber broadband, monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | approximately $329 | approximately $100 |
| 100 Mbps | approximately $369 | approximately $100 |
| 200 Mbps | approximately $464 | approximately $150 |
| 500 Mbps | approximately $499 | approximately $200 |
| 1 Gbps | approximately $680 | approximately $400 |
| 10 Gbps | approximately $2,500 | approximately $2,500 |
What installation usually costs
| Situation | Typical up front cost | What is happening |
|---|---|---|
| Building already lit | $0 to $500 | The carrier is already inside. A cross connect and a router. |
| Short lateral build | $0 to $15,000 | Fiber runs nearby. Carriers often absorb some or all of it on a longer term. |
| Long or difficult build | $15,000 to six figures | Real construction. Permits, trenching, possible crossings. |
Contract term
- 36 months is the usual starting point for business fiber and dedicated internet. 12 and 24 month terms exist and normally cost more per month.
- 60 months buys the biggest discount and the largest construction contribution, which is why it is worth pricing even if you do not sign it.
- Ask for the construction charge at 36 months and at 60 months as two separate numbers. That gap is the real negotiation.
- Check the renewal and the annual escalator before the monthly price. A cheap year one with an automatic uplift is not a cheap contract.
Full Ohio dedicated internet pricing, or Ohio business fiber broadband pricing.
Compare against the alternatives in Ohio
Metro guides that compare Breezeline
Each of these works through the local carrier picture, typical pricing and install timelines for that market. Availability is still a per address question.
Breezeline in Ohio: common questions
Is Breezeline available at my Ohio address?
Carrier footprints change constantly and no public map is accurate at the building level. We check serviceability directly with each carrier before telling you what you can get. Give us the address and we will confirm with Breezeline directly, along with every other carrier that could reach it.
How much does Breezeline business internet cost in Ohio?
Business internet is priced per address, so there is no Breezeline rate card to quote, and a site that shows you one is guessing. In Ohio we typically quote approximately $329 a month for 50 Mbps of dedicated internet and approximately $680 for 1 Gbps, at a building that is already lit. Business fiber broadband at 1 Gbps typically runs approximately $400. Construction, contract term and which carriers reach the building move the real number.
Is Breezeline the cheapest option in Ohio?
Sometimes, and it depends almost entirely on whether your building is already on their network. A carrier who is already in the building will normally beat a carrier who has to build, regardless of list pricing.
Can I buy Breezeline through you at the same price?
Yes. Pricing is the same as going direct. The difference is that you get every other carrier's number at the same time, and you are not managing the process yourself.
Check Breezeline availability at your address
We will confirm whether Breezeline can serve you, and quote every other carrier that can reach the building at the same time.
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