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1. Spectrum

3.4 User Ratings (8,911)***

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Connection: Cable, Fiber

Availability: 94%

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(844) 901-2981

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2. AT&T

3.4 User Ratings (3,197)***

Speeds Up To
300 Mbps

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 27.5%

(866) 590-1023

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Xfinity

3.4 User Ratings (6,449)***

Speeds Up To
2 Gbps

Connection: Cable

Availability: 1.3%

Tampa speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity

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3. EarthLink

Download Speeds:
500 Mbps - 2 Gbps

Connection: Fiber

Availability: 85.8%

(855) 875-2942

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4. Frontier

3.2 User Ratings (3,711)***

Download Speeds:
200 Mbps - 5 Gbps

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Connection: Fiber

Availability: 85.8%

Tampa speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier

(855) 915-4111

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5. Viasat

3.1 User Ratings (3,010)***

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 912-2812

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6. T-Mobile

3.2 User Ratings (387)***

Download Speeds:
133 - 415 Mbps

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 59.6%

(844) 918-3658

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7. Hughesnet

2.8 User Ratings (6,491)***

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

(844) 902-3107

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8. XNET WiFi

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 27.5%

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9. WOW!

3.5 User Ratings (1,000)***

Speeds Up To
1.2 Gbps

Connection: Cable

Availability: 32.9%

(855) 940-4969

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RapidSystems

Speeds Up To
50 Mbps

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 25.2%

(813) 232-4887

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Starlink

Download Speeds:
50 - 220 Mbps

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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Verizon

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 49.3%

(877) 560-5156

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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 $39.95 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 $30 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 $50 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 want 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 $100 Prepaid Mastercard with its EarthLink Fiber plans. Spectrum, on the other hand, is offering Advanced WiFi when you sign up for the Spectrum Internet Gig plan. These deals can change frequently, sometimes monthly or more, so check back for updated promotions.

Another option to consider is T-Mobile Home 5G internet. 5G is a newer form of connectivity that rivals some wired connections, and T-Mobile’s offering connects through cell towers to give you a reliable internet connection. Installation is plug-and-play, and the monthly price falls between $60 and $70.

EarthLink - Fastest Provider
WOW! - Cheapest Provider
Hughesnet - Widley Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Frontier - Great Value

Fastest Internet Providers in Tampa, FL

EarthLink is the fastest provider in Tampa, with speeds up to 5 Gbps.

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 20 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	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum Xfinity EarthLink Frontier WOW! Verizon	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.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Tampa, FL

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Provider Connection Types in Tampa, FL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Tampa, FL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	0.01%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	95.16%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	86.66%

List of Internet Providers in Tampa, FL

Provider	Type	Top Speed
Spectrum	Cable, Fiber	1 Gbps	View Plans
AT&T	5G Internet	300 Mbps	View Plans
Xfinity	Cable	2 Gbps	View Plans
EarthLink	Fiber	5 Gbps	View Plans
Frontier	Fiber	5 Gbps	View Plans
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	View Plans
T-Mobile	5G Internet	415 Mbps	View Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	View Plans
XNET WiFi	Fixed Wireless	225 Mbps	View Plans
WOW!	Cable	1.2 Gbps	View Plans
RapidSystems	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	View Plans
Starlink	Satellite	220 Mbps	View Plans
Verizon	5G Internet	1 Gbps	View Plans

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