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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
    * See **
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 97.5%
    Fort Lauderdale speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.3%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    * See **
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 35.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.8%

Home Internet Summary in Fort Lauderdale, FL

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, residents seeking reliable internet should consider Xfinity. Xfinity provides extensive coverage, reaching 97.5% of the city with a robust cable connection. The service offers maximum download speeds of up to 2 Gbps, starting at $30 per month, delivering both high-speed connectivity and solid value.

AT&T Internet is another strong option. It provides IPBB, fiber, and 5G, covering 85% of Fort Lauderdale, with speeds up to 5 Gbps. However, its plans start at $55 per month. HughesNet covers the entire city with satellite service but only offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, beginning at $49.99 per month.

Looking at the broader coverage landscape—DSL at 65%, cable at 45%, fiber at 99%, fixed wireless at 45%, and satellite at 100%—Xfinity and AT&T stand out for their speed, coverage, and customer value.

Best Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The best internet providers in Fort Lauderdale are AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. AT&T Fiber is the fastest internet option in Fort Lauderdale, with download speeds reaching up to 5 Gbps on a fiber-optic connection. It also ranked first in the South in the 2022 J.D. Power ISP Satisfaction Survey.

Xfinity is another quality internet option that’s widely available across Fort Lauderdale. Residents can enjoy speeds up to 2 Gbps and internet-only plans that start at $30 per month. Xfinity is also well known for its bundles, including TV and phone service.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet is another best internet provider. This alternative to traditional wired internet offers speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps. T-Mobile also placed first nationwide in Overall Wi-Fi Quality in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
35.809999999999995%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • EarthLink
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 11 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
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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