Internet Providers in Tampa, Florida
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1. Spectrum 
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 94%Tampa speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
2. EarthLink
Download Speeds:500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Connection: FiberAvailability: 85.8% -
3. Frontier
Download Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 Gbps*
Connection: FiberAvailability: 85.8%Tampa speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier -
4. WOW!
Speeds Up To1.2 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 32.9% -
5. Verizon
Speeds Up To1 Gbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 49.3% -
6. Viasat
Speeds Up To150 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
7. HughesNet
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
Xfinity
Speeds Up To2 Gbps
Connection: CableAvailability: 1.3%Tampa speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity -
8. AT&T
Speeds Up To100 Mbps
Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 27.5% -
Starlink
Download Speeds:50 - 220 Mbps
Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
RapidSystems
Speeds Up To50 Mbps
Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 25.2%
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Best Internet Providers in Tampa, FL
If you’re shopping for internet in Tampa, we recommend focusing first on your fiber internet options — particularly the plans offered by EarthLink, which we consider to be the best provider in town. Its fiber internet connections can reach 5 Gbps, and its prices start at just $54.95 per month. It also has wide coverage in the Tampa area and enjoys relatively high approval ratings from its customers.
Another solid option is Frontier Fiber, which — like EarthLink — offers fiber internet connections in Tampa. It offers speeds up to 7 Gbps and plans that start at $29.99 per month. Frontier also has wide coverage in Tampa, but covers different neighborhoods to EarthLink, so availability will be the biggest factor in your choice. Fiber is the most reliable and cutting-edge type of internet that there is. Wherever you live, we recommend you strongly consider it if it is available in your area.
That being said, fiber internet isn’t available everywhere, and some customers will prefer the better bundle options that come with cable. The city’s top cable internet provider is Spectrum. Like most cable providers, Spectrum offers bundle deals, allowing you to roll your TV or phone service into your internet plan. Spectrum’s bundles start at $90 per month and are a popular choice among Tampa residents. When it comes to Spectrum’s internet service, they offer speeds that reach 1 Gbps and internet-only plans that start at $49.99 per month.
There are limited DSL and fixed wireless internet plans in Tampa, but that’s okay. We don’t recommend DSL plans to customers who have access to cable or fiber alternatives.
If you’re looking for the best internet deals in Tampa, look out for promotions from major internet providers, especially for new customers. The biggest providers are the most likely to offer deals, including EarthLink and Spectrum. Currently, Earthlink offers a Prepaid Mastercard of up to $200 if you sign up for its fiber plans. Spectrum, on the other hand, is offering Advanced WiFi and an unlimited Mobile line free for 12 months on any internet plan. These deals can change frequently, sometimes monthly or more, so check back for updated promotions.
Fastest Internet Providers in Tampa, FL
Tampa’s fastest internet provider is Frontier, which offers a top speed of 7 Gbps. That’s more than fast enough to cover typical internet use, even if you have a large household and enjoy bandwidth-intensive activities like livestreaming or online gaming.
Keep in mind fiber internet has certain advantages over cable and DSL alternatives. Fiber offers symmetrical speeds, a term that means that its upload speeds are the same speed as its download speeds. Cable, DSL, and other connection types work by always prioritizing download traffic. In Tampa, EarthLink offers the same upload speeds as its download speeds, 5 Gbps, while its biggest cable competitor, Spectrum, can suffer from upload speeds as low as 10 Mbps. That can make a big difference to how “fast” your internet feels, and if you’re online gaming, streaming, or making video calls, a fiber connection becomes all the more important.
A good baseline for “fast” internet is 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps, which will feel like more than enough speed for the average user. Some households with less demanding internet needs will be able to get by with 250 Mbps or less.
One other factor that can affect you internet speed is data caps, which most cable providers have but fiber providers don’t. Data caps can slow you down or incur charges if you exceed them, although many cable provider do have an option to pay extra for unlimited data. Luckily Spectrum, the biggest cable provider in Tampa, doesn’t have data caps, but its something to be aware of with other providers.
What’s a Good Internet Speed?
| Internet Speed | Appropriate For | Providers in your Area offering this Speed | Availability in your Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps |
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100% |
| 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) |
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94.01% |
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Internet Availability in Tampa, FL
The availability of certain internet service providers varies in Tampa, so your neighborhood may determine which choices you have.
The easiest part of the equation is Spectrum, which is Tampa’s cable provider. Spectrum covers all of residential Tampa, so you should be able to sign up for a plan or bundle from them regardless of where within Tampa you live.
Typically, things would be a little more complicated in the case of fiber providers, since most cities don’t have complete fiber coverage. But, happily for Tampa residents, Tampa is very well-served by its two fiber providers. Earthlink covers 85.8% of the city, while Frontier covers 85.8%.
There are really only a couple of areas within Tampa where you may not be able to get fiber internet. One is on MacDill Air Force Base, way past South Tampa and Sun Bay South at the end of the peninsula that separates Old Tampa Bay from Hillsborough Bay. The other is in the heart of downtown, where some commercial areas and historic buildings may not be linked to either of the city’s two big fiber networks.
Other than that, you should be in good shape. West Tampa, Riverside Heights, Wellswood, North Tampa, East Tampa, Ybor City, and all of Tampa’s other great neighborhoods are all quite well covered by Frontier Fiber and Earthlink Fiber. It’s the same story in nearby suburbs like Brandon. The entire Tampa Bay area is really well covered by cutting-edge fiber networks, which is something a lot of U.S. cities and metropolitan areas simply can’t say.
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Provider Connection Types in Tampa, FL
| Connection Type | About this Connection Type | Availability in Tampa, FL |
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| Satellite |
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100% |
| DSL |
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0.01% |
| Cable |
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95.16% |
| Fiber |
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86.66% |
List of Internet Providers in Tampa, FL
| Provider | Type | Top Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable, Fiber | 1 Gbps | |
| EarthLink | Fiber | 5 Gbps | |
| Frontier | Fiber | 5 Gbps | |
| WOW! | Cable | 1.2 Gbps | |
| Verizon | 5G Internet | 1 Gbps | |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2 Gbps | |
| AT&T | 5G Internet | 100 Mbps | |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | |
| RapidSystems | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps |
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