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Spectrum 
Plans Starting At $30Prices may vary depending on the planSpeeds Up To1 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: Cable, FiberAvailability: 94.2%Over 100 speed tests in 33612 confirm high speeds for Spectrum -
AT&T 
Plans Starting At $60Prices may vary depending on the planSpeeds Up To300 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 13.1% -
EarthLink 
Plans Starting At $59.95Prices may vary depending on the planDownload Speeds:500 Mbps - 2 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: FiberAvailability: 82% -
Frontier 
Plans Starting At $29.99Prices may vary depending on the planDownload Speeds:200 Mbps - 5 GbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.Connection: DSL, FiberAvailability: 84%Over 100 speed tests in 33612 confirm high speeds for Frontier -
Viasat 
Plans Starting At $99.99Price shown includes promotion; Get $20/mo. off for first 6 months. For new customers only. You must mention this offer when ordering service to receive the discount.Speeds Up To150 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
T-Mobile 
Plans Starting At $50Prices may vary depending on the planDownload Speeds:133 - 415 MbpsAll-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 52.7% -
Verizon 
Plans Starting At $50Prices may vary depending on the planSpeeds Up To50 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: 5G InternetAvailability: 76.4% -
Hughesnet 
Plans Starting At $49.99Prices may vary depending on the planSpeeds Up To100 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100% -
XNET WiFi 
Plans Starting At $85Prices may vary depending on the planDownload Speeds:25 - 150 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: Fixed WirelessAvailability: 13.1% -
Starlink 
Plans Starting At $80Prices may vary depending on the planDownload Speeds:50 - 220 MbpsNot all internet speeds available in all areas.Connection: SatelliteAvailability: 100%
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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 if you’re a new customer. 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, offers Advanced WiFi when you sign up for the Spectrum Internet Gig plan. Want a gift card instead? You can get a $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard when you sign up for select T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans in Tampa. 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.
Fastest Internet Providers in Tampa, FL
Tampa’s fastest internet provider is , which offers a top speed of 5 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.
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 82.0% of the city, while Frontier covers 84.0%.
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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