Best Internet Providers in Alachua County, FL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alachua County, FL
Alachua County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Alachua County.
Ranks compare Alachua County with the 67 Florida counties.
The Best Internet in Alachua County, FL at a Glance
Alachua County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Pavlov Media
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Alachua County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alachua County, FL?
IQ Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Alachua County based on 178 Florida customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alachua County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.

Coverage map for each provider in Alachua County
- Pavlov Media - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- IQ Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fiber by Central Florida - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Alachua County Compares to the Rest of Florida
Alachua County's report card score is tied 23rd of 67 and its connectivity index is 39th of 67.
| Measure | Alachua County | Rank among Florida counties | Florida | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.8% | 34th of 67 | 76.7% | 71.5% | Dixie County (97.1%) |
| Average top speed | 4,924 Mbps | 6th of 67 | 4,145 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hillsborough County (6,347 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 22nd of 67 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Monroe County and Santa Rosa County (8.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 57th of 67 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Hardee County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 29th of 67 | 17% | 15% | St. Johns County (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 8th of 67 | 97% | 96% | Hardee County and Hillsborough County and 5 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 47th of 67 | 92% | 91% | St. Johns County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 30th of 67 | 78% | 76% | Seminole County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | 3rd of 67 | 82% | 81% | St. Johns County (90%) |
| Median household income | $69,176 | 40th of 67 | $85,233 | $93,246 | St. Johns County ($127,502) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 30% | 2nd of 67 | 15% | 16% | Leon County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 70.8% of homes in Alachua County, against 76.7% across Florida. Households in Alachua County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,176 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Alachua County Compares to Its Neighbors
Alachua County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Gilchrist County has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Putnam County the fewest (24.1%); Alachua County has 70.8%.
Map of Alachua County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Alachua County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua County (this page) | 278,468 | 70.8% | 4,924 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 58/100 |
| Marion County | 375,908 | 67.2% | 3,445 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Putnam County | 73,321 | 24.1% | 1,432 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 40/100 |
| Columbia County | 69,698 | 49.5% | 3,039 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Levy County | 42,915 | 79.8% | 1,624 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Bradford County | 28,303 | 44.6% | 1,405 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 53/100 |
| Gilchrist County | 17,864 | 95.1% | 1,912 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Union County | 16,147 | 50.2% | 1,108 Mbps | 4 | C- | 54/100 |
Internet in Alachua County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Bland to 90.8% in High Springs; by ZIP code, from 23.8% in 32641 (Gainesville) to 98.3% in 32605 (Gainesville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Alachua County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | 218,857 | 73.4% | 5,683 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Newberry | 16,264 | 67.8% | 3,868 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 75/100 |
| Alachua | 16,005 | 59.0% | 1,983 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 70/100 |
| High Springs | 10,968 | 90.8% | 1,682 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 73/100 |
| Archer | 6,377 | 72.4% | 2,594 Mbps | 6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Micanopy | 4,053 | 58.1% | 758 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 33/100 |
| Waldo | 2,065 | 45.9% | 1,531 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 9/100 |
| Half Moon | 1,745 | 87.8% | 2,143 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 37/100 |
| Bland | 1,418 | 0.0% | 225 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 36/100 |
| Grove Park | 750 | 18.1% | 1,238 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 36/100 |
| La Crosse | 698 | 0.0% | 222 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 88/100 |
| Earleton | 644 | 0.0% | 810 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 40/100 |
| Rex | 423 | 48.5% | 522 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Santa Fe | 389 | 0.0% | 133 Mbps | 5 | D | 83/100 |
| Forest Grove | 375 | 38.1% | 876 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 77/100 |
| Tacoma | 298 | 0.0% | 415 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 13/100 |
| Keuka | 258 | 55.0% | 600 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Peach Orchard | 203 | 45.3% | 749 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 36/100 |
| Northwood | 195 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 55/100 |
| Orange Heights | 179 | 32.4% | 926 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 48/100 |
| Cross Creek | 142 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2 | F | 33/100 |
| Wacahoota | 31 | 64.5% | 681 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Alachua County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32608 (Gainesville) | 53,058 | 80.9% | 5,336 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 32607 (Gainesville) | 35,399 | 87.6% | 7,073 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 55/100 |
| 32605 (Gainesville) | 24,590 | 98.3% | 7,511 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 78/100 |
| 32606 (Gainesville) | 24,372 | 94.2% | 7,388 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 64/100 |
| 32601 (Gainesville) | 24,306 | 58.0% | 4,811 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 46/100 |
| 32609 (Gainesville) | 18,175 | 45.2% | 2,846 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 32615 (Alachua) | 16,124 | 53.8% | 1,780 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 70/100 |
| 32669 (Newberry) | 15,928 | 66.1% | 3,439 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 72/100 |
| 32653 (Gainesville) | 14,505 | 82.9% | 5,698 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 76/100 |
| 32641 (Gainesville) | 13,925 | 23.8% | 2,366 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| 32643 (High Springs) | 12,690 | 82.9% | 1,566 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 68/100 |
| 32603 (Gainesville) | 7,529 | 56.7% | 5,542 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 32618 (Archer) | 7,168 | 73.7% | 1,890 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 33/100 |
| 32612 (Gainesville) | 4,340 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 27/100 |
| 32667 (Micanopy) | 4,012 | 54.7% | 656 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 32/100 |
| 32694 (Waldo) | 2,083 | 45.3% | 1,521 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 9/100 |
| 32610 (Gainesville) | 1,493 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 29/100 |
| 32611 (Gainesville) | 615 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 26/100 |
| 32616 (Alachua) | 411 | 70.1% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| 32631 (Earleton) | 258 | 6.6% | 617 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 36/100 |
| 32658 (La Crosse) | 211 | 0.0% | 286 Mbps | 5 | D | 89/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alachua County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by IQ Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pavlov Media should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Alachua County
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| IQ Fiber | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Fiber by Central Florida | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Alachua County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Alachua County Internet Providers
Based on 178 reviews from Florida internet customers, IQ Fiber is the best internet service provider for Alachua County residents. IQ Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Florida, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 81.4% coverage in Alachua County.
At a national level, based on 2792 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alachua County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alachua County, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alachua County Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber by Central Florida | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (1) | (3) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (13) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alachua County
Based on data reported by Alachua County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Alachua County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with IQ Fiber. This indicates IQ Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alachua County Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber by Central Florida | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (1) | (3) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (13) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alachua County?
Of the providers in Alachua County, customers rate IQ Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alachua County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Florida or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
IQ Fiber is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.56 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alachua County, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alachua County
| ISP / Tech Type | Alachua County Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ Fiber | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (8) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Fiber by Central Florida | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (1) | (3) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (13) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alachua County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alachua County?
Pavlov Media Fiber in Alachua County, FL
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 40.1% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Alachua County, FL
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 36.7% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,198 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alachua County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Alachua County, FL
AT&T offers Fiber service to 36.7% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,198 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Alachua County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
IQ Fiber in Alachua County, FL
IQ Fiber offers Fiber service to 26.9% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, IQ Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Alachua County, FL
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 17.0% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,706 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 735 Mbps throughout the county. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Alachua County from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Alachua County, FL
Windstream offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,814 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Alachua County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fiber by Central Florida Fiber in Alachua County, FL
Fiber by Central Florida offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Fiber by Central Florida Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alachua County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alachua County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alachua County, FL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alachua County, FL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alachua County, FL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alachua County?
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alachua County?
EarthLink DSL in Alachua County, FL
EarthLink offers DSL service to 48.2% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alachua County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Alachua County, FL
AT&T offers DSL service to 48.2% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Alachua County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Alachua County, FL
Windstream offers DSL service to 10.8% of Alachua County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 155 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Alachua County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Florida
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media
September 12, 2026 My phone is quicker and more reliable in every single way. Ping is high, packet loss is minimum 10% normally 25% and I can only watch 1080p in the mornings, in the afternoons everything take minutes to load. And they ignore you whenever you complain.
A Gainesville, FL Customer
Cox Cable
February 25, 2026 A Gainesville, FL Customer
Cox Fiber
November 13, 2025 Josh C.
IQ Fiber
September 01, 2025 I have been highly impressed with IQ fiber. A fast and simple install. Fantastic Pricing, 40 $ a month less than what I was paying. Better speed compared to what I had before, and to top it off, no data caps. Even the tech support is better, as I've gotten calls from the ISP when my fiber went down due to a traffic accident hitting a junction box, before I even knew the service was interrupted.
A High Springs, FL Customer
Windstream Fiber
August 12, 2025 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alachua County?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Alachua County is IQ Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, IQ Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alachua County is IQ Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alachua County, available to 88.3% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
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