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Internet providers in Tampa, FL

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1. AT&T Internet Air
41% available in Tampa
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Service may be slowed, suspended, terminated or restricted for misuse, abnormal use, interference with our network or ability to provide quality service to others.

2. Spectrum
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

3. Xfinity
50% available in Tampa
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
4. Frontier
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
5. HughesNet
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Geo Satellite & Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

6. Viasat
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. T-Mobile Home Internet.
82% available in Tampa
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps
8. ispMint
99% available in Tampa
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
9. Summit Broadband
7% available in Tampa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. Hotwire Communications
50% available in Tampa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
1. Spectrum
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply.

2. Frontier
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
2000Mbps
3. HughesNet
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Geo Satellite & Satellite
Download speeds up to
50Mbps

User Rating(220)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 11/13/23

4. Viasat
99% available in Tampa
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
5. ispMint
99% available in Tampa
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
6. Ooma
50% available in Tampa
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
7. FiberLight
3% available in Tampa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
8. Summit Broadband
7% available in Tampa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
9. Zayo Group
20% available in Tampa
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
10. Hotwire Communications
50% available in Tampa
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps
1. Verizon Wireless
Available in Tampa
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

User Rating
2. AT&T Wireless
Available in Tampa
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G

User Rating
3. Xfinity Mobile
Available in Tampa
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE

User Rating
4. Mint
Available in Tampa
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

User Rating
5. Visible
Available in Tampa
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

Take our quiz to find out how much internet speed you need. Or use our internet speed test to test your current speeds.

0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

What is the best internet provider in Tampa?

Tampa residents have multiple options for internet providers, but only four are serious contenders: EarthLink, Spectrum, Xfinity, and Frontier. While Viasat and HughesNet provide satellite internet services, they’re both significantly more expensive and slower than the competition. They’re really worth considering only if satellite internet is the only option in your area.

That said, even the most isolated customers in the Tampa area should be able to get internet coverage from Spectrum or Frontier for less.

Xfinity

Xfinity has the most flexible plan options—from 75 Mbps to 1,200 Mbps. Xfinity also generally has great prices, ranging from cheap internet options to deluxe Wi-Fi packages and bundle deals. But it also has the most limited coverage, mostly covering areas in East Tampa and suburbs further east.

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EarthLink

EarthLink has widespread coverage across Tampa and has an excellent track record for prices and performance. It was the lead in our annual customer satisfaction survey, getting the top ranking for overall satisfaction and in the price and customer service categories.

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Spectrum

Spectrum has broad availability in the Tampa area. It provides cable Internet with a wide range of speeds and pricing options. Some of its plans are more pricey than you’d get from other providers, but you don’t have to sign up for any contracts and you get unlimited data.

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Frontier

Frontier is another provider with very wide availability in Tampa. But unlike Spectrum and Xfinity, Frontier provides fiber internet with symmetrical speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, making it one of the fastest providers in the area. Frontier also offers DSL internet if you can’t get fiber where you live.

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Summary of Tampa internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Internet Air 5G Home N/A 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T Internet Air
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
Frontier DSL & Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
HughesNet Geo Satellite & Satellite 50 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps 4.5/5
Summit Broadband Fiber 1000 Mbps 1.5/5 View Plans for Summit Broadband
Hotwire Communications Fiber 10000 Mbps 2.5/5 View Plans for Hotwire Communications

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Highest-rated internet providers in Tampa

We’ve seen what each of the main competitors in Tampa have to offer, but how do they stack up side by side? EarthLink took top nationwide rankings in our annual ISP customer satisfaction survey.

EarthLink

EarthLink is the highest-ranked nationwide provider available in Tampa, taking first place nationally for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink scored particularly well in the categories of customer service and price, so even though there are cheaper providers out there, EarthLink customers certainly feel like they’re getting their money’s worth.

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T-Mobile

Although T-Mobile is still a bit of a newcomer to the realm of home internet, it actually earned a higher overall customer satisfaction score than the bigger nationwide providers with its 5G home internet.

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Xfinity

Xfinity took fifth place, putting it just behind the leaders. Xfinity got especially high ratings in the categories of speed, where it took first place, and reliability, where it came in just behind Verizon. Xfinity did better than average in every category, making it a solid choice for your average internet user.

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Spectrum

Spectrum was the third-highest nationwide provider in our survey, scoring in the top three for overall satisfaction, speed, and reliability. It was especially highly rated for speed, with 81% of customers saying that Spectrum was usually or always as fast as promised. Spectrum also received the highest score out of cable providers.

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Frontier

Frontier ranked 11th out of the 13 nationwide brands we surveyed. However, Frontier’s fiber customers rated their service higher than DSL customers.

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Fastest internet service providers in Tampa

Tampa’s fastest internet provider is Frontier, which narrowly edges out the competition with its new 2 Gbps internet plan. Xfinity, EarthLink, and Spectrum are close behind with their 1 Gbps plans, which still provide more speed than most households use, even on the busiest days.

ProviderPriceSpeedRatingView on Provider Site
Frontier$49.99–$154.99/mo.*Up to 5,000 Mbps3.5/5View Frontier Plans
Xfinity$25.00–$80.00/mo.1,200 Mbps3.7/5View Xfinity Plans
EarthLink$49.95–$189.95/mo.Up to 5,000 Mbps4.0/5View EarthLink Plans
Spectrum$49.99–$89.99/mo.§
for 12 mos.
Up to 1,000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.7/5View Spectrum Plans

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Cheapest internet service providers in Tampa

The cheapest internet service in Tampa is Xfinity, which blows away the competition by offering plans starting at less than half the price of other providers’ cheapest options. Most other providers start around $50, though the speeds offered by these budget plans can vary dramatically. With a lot of plans at a similar price point, make sure you choose the provider with the best value for your dollar.

ProviderPriceSpeedRatingView on Provider Site
Xfinity$25.00–$80.00/mo.1,200 Mbps3.7/5View Xfinity Plans
EarthLink$49.95–$189.95/mo.Up to 5,000 Mbps4.0/5View EarthLink Plans
Frontier$49.99–$154.99/mo.*Up to 5,000 Mbps3.5/5View Frontier Plans
Spectrum$49.99–$89.99/mo.§
for 12 mos.
Up to 1,000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.7/5View Spectrum Plans
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Internet Deals and Promotions in Tampa, FL

ProviderAvailable DealView on Provider’s Site
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T-Mobile Home Internet Get a $50 Virtual Prepaid MasterCard, 65% off Nest Wifi routers, SiriusXM Streaming Platinum for 6 mos., and Pandora Premium for 4 mos. when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet.

Also, you can get a free Blink Outdoor 4 and Mini Pan-Tilt Camera security package (a $179.98 value) when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.
Get the Deal
Spectrum Get a free Unlimited Mobile line for 12 months when you sign up for an internet plan with speeds of 300Mbps or faster.

Get a free mobile line with unlimited talk, text and data and free Advanced WiFi for enhanced network security when you sign up for Spectrum One Stream and get 300Mbps Spectrum Internet®. You can also get a free Xumo Stream Box when you add Spectrum TV®.
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EarthLink EarthLink's fiber plans include unlimited data without an extra fee.Get the Deal
Frontier Order a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan to get a free installation and a free rental of the Amazon eero Pro 6 or 6E router. You also get a $200 Visa Reward Gift Card if you sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan.Get the Deal

Fiber internet in Tampa

Although there’s fierce competition for the fastest internet in Tampa, there are actually very few fiber providers—the most widely available are Frontier and EarthLink. You can get gigabit speeds over other types of connection, but fiber also offers other advantages such as reliability, low latency, and symmetrical upload speeds. Fast, reliable internet like this really comes in handy when you live with a lot of people and everyone is shares the same Wi-Fi. Even with 10 people in your house, with fiber you can still stream, download, play games, and hop on video chats without major slowdowns or constant buffering. The following providers offer fiber connections in Tampa:

  • Frontier
  • EarthLink
  • Hotwire Communications
  • Summit Broadband

How much speed do you need?

Take a quick quiz to decide what speeds are best for your household

Wanna know more? Compare internet providers head-to-head.

Spectrum vs. Frontier

Spectrum provides an overall better experience with a slightly higher price. Frontier is cheaper, but it loses some points to Spectrum for its customer service.

Read more about Spectrum vs. Frontier

Xfinity vs. Frontier

Xfinity is faster and more readily available than the competition, but that tends to come with a price. Frontier can’t match it for speed but is the more affordable of the two options.

Read more about Xfinity vs. Frontier

Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Xfinity provides wide coverage and blazing fast speeds—sometimes up to two gigs over a standard cable line. Spectrum, on the other hand, is great for its unlimited data and top-tier customer service.

Read more about Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Tampa residential internet coverage

Residents in the general metro area can choose from Spectrum and Frontier, with plans offering download speeds from 25 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Those in the Brandon area will have even more plan variety from Xfinity’s many options. EarthLink is also widely available across Tampa. No matter where you live, you’ll have the option of fiber connections with Frontier and EarthLink or cable connections from Xfinity and Spectrum.

For satellite users outside of conventional hardline coverage, Viasat and HughesNet provide low-use access. Just don’t expect to watch a lot of high-definition videos on a satellite internet connection—satellite has high latency and low data caps, with drops in speed when you go over.

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Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet.

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Learn more about Summit Broadband

Learn more about Hotwire Communications

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Featured customer reviews

Xfinity

 

“Xfinity was great, I loved the speed and they always seemed to be increasing the speed free of charge. The price is very expensive.”

–Cole J.

Frontier

 

“Great product at a good price. I have the High Speed Internet and run multiple devices wireless.”

–Mark B.

Spectrum

 

“The service was good—a little expensive but good. Once I hit the second year of service, my bill went up an extra $20 a month.”

–Heather R.

Tampa internet FAQ

What’s the fastest internet in Tampa?

The fastest internet speed you can get in Tampa is the 5,000 Mbps plan from both Earthlink and Frontier. You can also get gigabit speeds from Xfinity’s cable service in the Brandon area or Spectrum’s cable service across the city.

What’s the cheapest internet in Tampa?

The cheapest internet in Tampa is from Xfinity. Xfinity packages start at $25.00 per month. Most other major providers have plans starting at around $50 per month.

Is Xfinity in Tampa?

Xfinity is in parts of Eastern Tampa, but you’ll need to  to find out if it can provide service to your home specifically. It has spotty coverage that broadens as you go east.

How much is internet service in Tampa?

Tampa internet service varies in pricing, from cheap packages that start at around $20 per month to high-end packages that cost as much as $100 per month or more. Providers like Xfinity adjust their rates based on a number of variables, so you’ll need to call to see actual costs. Expect to pay between $25 and $70 for internet in Tampa, regardless of which provider you choose.

Which Tampa provider gives the best service for cost?

EarthLink takes the top spot for overall customer satisfaction in our latest customer satisfaction survey. But if you can’t get Earthlink where you live, Frontier is a good fiber alternative, or choose Spectum’s cable internet.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Tampa

Spectrum

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Warren S | 07-21-2023

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I pay for the highest speed available at Spectrum. First they got my business because of the price and I chose my package bc I work from home. On average, from the many speed tests I do on the regular, I may have hit speeds over 600 maybe a handful of times. I’ve had 4, you read that right FOUR technicians come to my home to find out why my speed is slow and not one fixed anything. Let me also say, I’m the only one on my internet connection with, at most, 14 devices connected on my internet max. Then they had the nerve to RAISE my rate. Trash!

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Frontier

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Kevin W | 03-30-2023

Frontier has a multitude of issues when it comes to internet services. For over a year I have had my optical cable break, snap off, and not work. More than three times I have had technicians come out to repair the cable. What I find unusual is that they barely bury the cable under the ground, if you're doing yard work watch out you might break the cable because eventually, the cable will surface above ground. They also throttle your speeds, so you must monitor constantly to make sure they are not ripping you off. I paid for a GIG of Business internet and noticed I'm only receiving 500 MB, pretty slick.

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