9 Best Internet Providers in DeFuniak Springs, FL

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in DeFuniak Springs, FL?

Fidium Fiber is the best internet provider in DeFuniak Springs based on Florida customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Fidium Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in DeFuniak Springs, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Fidium Fiber is an option for 4.46% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in DeFuniak Springs

Local, State, and National Ratings for all DeFuniak Springs Internet Providers

Based on 297 reviews from Florida internet customers, Fidium Fiber is the best internet service provider for DeFuniak Springs residents. Fidium Fiber was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Wildstar Networks wins for second-place in Florida, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.7% coverage in DeFuniak Springs.

At a national level, based on 3986 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wildstar Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in DeFuniak Springs?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Wildstar Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, Quantum Fiber, and Cox Communications 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 DeFuniak Springs

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Wildstar Networks	100 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in DeFuniak Springs

Based on data reported by DeFuniak Springs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum, Quantum Fiber, and Cox Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in DeFuniak Springs. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Wildstar Networks. This indicates Wildstar Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in DeFuniak Springs?

Florida customers rate Wildstar Networks as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Wildstar Networks received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Fidium Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s DeFuniak Springs customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in DeFuniak Springs

DeFuniak Springs Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for DeFuniak Springs below, including the metrics used and how DeFuniak Springs compares to the rest of Florida and nation.

DeFuniak Springs ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	DeFuniak Springs	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in DeFuniak Springs that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	3.44%	72.51%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	846 Mbps	4,092 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for DeFuniak Springs.	5.1	6.7	6.8

 

DeFuniak Springs Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	DeFuniak Springs	Florida	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	8%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	95%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	66%	77%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	66%	77%	76%

DeFuniak Springs ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in DeFuniak Springs is C-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in DeFuniak Springs is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in DeFuniak Springs have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The DeFuniak Springs ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

88% of DeFuniak Springs households have an internet connection despite having 99.56% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of DeFuniak Springs residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to DeFuniak Springs?

How Much Speed does a DeFuniak Springs Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in DeFuniak Springs is 2.6, which is smaller than the Florida average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. DeFuniak Springs's average household income is $58,940 which is lower than the Florida average of $81,932 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

DeFuniak Springs also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Florida average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Florida who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of DeFuniak Springs has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, DeFuniak Springs households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in DeFuniak Springs?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in DeFuniak Springs?

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 DeFuniak Springs is Fidium.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, Quantum Fiber, and Cox Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wildstar Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in DeFuniak Springs is Wildstar Networks.
• Wildstar Networks, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in DeFuniak Springs, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does DeFuniak Springs compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how DeFuniak Springs stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to DeFuniak Springs's C- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.