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Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Home Internet in Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 85%
    Fort Lauderdale speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97.5%
    Fort Lauderdale speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 49.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.8%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 26.8%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.6%

Best Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Your best option for internet service in Fort Lauderdale is AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber, as the name suggests, is AT&T’s fiber-optic internet service. (AT&T also offers a DSL-based service called AT&T Internet and a wireless home internet service called AT&T Internet Air.) AT&T Fiber’s prices start at $55 per month and fiber speeds can reach up to 5 Gbps.

Fiber internet isn’t your only option in Fort Lauderdale. There’s also cable, which is a good high-speed internet option for most households. The local cable provider is Xfinity, which serves 97.5% of Fort Lauderdale. Xfinity’s bundle deals — which combine Xfinity Cable internet with other Xfinity products, such as Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, and the TV services Xfinity X1 and Xfinity StreamSaver — start at per month.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
97.46000000000001%

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Internet Availability in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Residents in Fort Lauderdale can access the internet from 12 providers. Choosing which provider is best for your home largely depends on your location in the city. For wired connections in the Venice of America, residents can choose between Xfinity for cable internet or AT&T Fiber for fiber internet.

Xfinity boasts availability covering 97.5% of Fort Lauderdale. It has widespread coverage along I-95, the Middle River, and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Dead zones for the provider are few and far between. Some areas near the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, south of Hacienda Village, and around Pompano Park are outside Xfinity’s service area.

For fiber internet, 41.6% of residents have access to AT&T Fiber. While not as widespread as Xfinity, residents in Melrose Park, Broadview Park, Avon Park, and High Ridge Estates can access AT&T’s fiber service. The provider has various dead zones across the city, notably in Port Everglades, Port Laudania, Wilton Manors, and near the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport. While AT&T Fiber has some availability near the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway — specifically near Nurmi Isles — Xfinity will feature more widespread coverage along the coast of Fort Lauderdale.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Provider Connection Types in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
65.18%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.64%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
45.14%

List of Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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