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Best Internet Providers in Tallahassee, FL

The best internet providers in Tallahassee are Xfinity and CenturyLink. Xfinity takes the lead with its Gigabit X2 plan offering fastest download speeds — up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Xfinity Cable”]. Xfinity also offers various xFi Complete bundles that include internet with an xFi Gateway, Flex streaming and Xfinity Mobile service. Customers can purchase its Connect internet-only plans starting at [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Xfinity Cable”] per month.

CenturyLink Quantum Fiber is another great internet option for Tallahassee residents, providing fiber internet service with download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”CenturyLink Fiber”]. Its Fiber Internet plans with included Quantum Fiber modem are relatively affordable, with rates as low as [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”CenturyLink”] per month.

Another provider in Tallahassee that’s worth mentioning is Metronet. While it’s not as widely available as Xfinity or CenturyLink, it’s another fiber internet provider that you should consider if CenturyLink Quantum Fiber isn’t available in your area. Metronet’s download speeds go up to 5 Gbps, making it a great choice for households that prioritize speed and bandwidth.

Metronet - Fastest Provider
Metronet - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
AT&T - Offers 5G Home Internet
Metronet - Great Value

Fastest Internet Providers in Tallahassee, FL

Metronet is the fastest provider in Tallahassee, with speeds up to 5.12 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Tallahassee are Metronet, Xfinity and CenturyLink. Metronet takes the lead with its fiber connection, which can reach download speeds up to 5 Gbps. It’s 100 percent fiber, so you’ll experience the best and fastest internet service.

Xfinity’s advanced cable network with xFi Gateway is capable of reaching download speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Xfinity Cable”]. While its upload and download speeds aren’t symmetrical, cable networks with Advanced Security have broader coverage than fiber internet. Xfinity’s Gigabit X2 speeds rival that of fiber internet providers, so it’s the best option if you don’t want to pay for fiber internet service.

The second-fastest internet provider in Tallahassee is CenturyLink Quantum Fiber. It boasts symmetrical download and upload speeds up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”CenturyLink Fiber”] through their Quantum Fiber modem, making it the most accessible fiber network in Tallahassee. This is because fiber transmits data faster over longer distances, making it the gold standard of the internet.

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	CenturyLink AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Verizon Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Xfinity Metronet	94.01%

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Internet Availability in Tallahassee, FL

Xfinity, Metronet and CenturyLink are the internet providers that provide high-speed, wired connections in Tallahassee. Xfinity provides great coverage to 94.0% of the city, so you’ll probably have it as an option in your neighborhood. Metronet provides a fiber internet service that beats Xfinity for speed but is only available to 59.4% of the city. Lastly, CenturyLink offers DSL internet, which is the slowest of the two aforementioned connection types but is available in 89.3% of the city. Which option you have available to you will depend on your neighborhood. So, let’s look at the areas that Xfinity, Metronet, and CenturyLink cover.

Xfinity offers almost universal coverage across the city. So, whether you live in Plantation Heights, Frenchtown, or Wilson Green, you’ll be able to choose Xfinity as your internet provider. The only holes in Xfinity’s coverage are a few spots downtown near Florida State University, along Blountstown Highway near Tallahassee Community College, and in Woodgate.

Metronet offers high-speed fiber internet, but availability is concentrated in the northeast suburbs. So, if you live downtown near College Park and Capitol Hill, don’t expect to get Metronet. The same is true if you live in the southwest suburbs like Seminole Manor, Henrietta, or Belair. However, if you live in the northern and northeastern suburbs like Zion Hill, Lafayette Park, or Perkins, you’ll most likely be able to choose Metronet as your internet provider.

Meanwhile, CenturyLink has about the same amount of coverage as Metronet. It has gaps in coverage concentrated at Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Provider Connection Types in Tallahassee, FL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Tallahassee, FL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	57.48%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	93.92%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	56.089999999999996%