altafiber (Cincinnati Bell) — Honest 2026 Review
altafiber — Cincinnati Bell's residential fiber brand after a 2022 rebrand — runs symmetric XGS-PON fiber across Greater Cincinnati (OH), Northern Kentucky, and parts of Indiana. 150+ year-old telco company that successfully transitioned from copper to fiber over the last 15 years. ~600,000 fiber customers, growing.
The short version
- Who: altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) — Cincinnati-based regional fiber operator since 1873.
- Footprint: Greater Cincinnati OH, Northern KY, parts of southeast IN.
- Tech: Symmetric XGS-PON fiber. Multi-gig.
- Speeds: 400 Mbps, 1 Gig, 2 Gig, 5 Gig — all symmetric.
- Contract: None. No data caps. Equipment included.
- Recommendation: 🟢 GREEN — best fiber option in Greater Cincinnati.
altafiber speed tiers + 2026 pricing
Verified at altafiber.com May 2026.
| Tier | Speed | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 400 Mbps | 400 / 400 Mbps | $50/mo |
| 1 Gig | 1,000 / 1,000 Mbps | $70/mo |
| 2 Gig | 2,000 / 2,000 Mbps | $90/mo |
| 5 Gig | 5,000 / 5,000 Mbps | $120/mo |
Rick's installer take
altafiber at $70 for symmetric gig is competitive with Google Fiber pricing and beats every cable option in Cincinnati by $40+/mo. 150+ year operator history, successful copper-to-fiber transition, stable ownership (private equity since 2021). Solid pick.
How to check your address
- Visit altafiber.com.
- Cross-reference with our Coverage Grid.