7 Best Internet Providers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Downtown Fort Lauderdale based on Fort Lauderdale customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 99.58% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown Fort Lauderdale Internet Providers

Based on 308 reviews from Fort Lauderdale internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Downtown Fort Lauderdale residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Fort Lauderdale, with 3.87 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

At a national level, based on 4213 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hotwire Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.70 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Atlantic Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hotwire 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Atlantic Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Based on data reported by Downtown Fort Lauderdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,757 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.71 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hotwire Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown Fort Lauderdale customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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 neighborhood 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale below, including the metrics used and how Downtown Fort Lauderdale compares to the rest of Fort Lauderdale and nation.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Fort Lauderdale	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Downtown Fort Lauderdale that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	80.64%	72.48%	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.	4,957 Mbps	4,059 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale.	8.4	7.5	6.8

 

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Downtown Fort Lauderdale	Florida	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.7	2.4	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.	21%	18%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	90%	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.	88%	79%	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.	88%	79%	76%

Downtown Fort Lauderdale ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Downtown Fort Lauderdale have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Downtown Fort Lauderdale ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

96% of Downtown Fort Lauderdale households have an internet connection despite having 99.58% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

How Much Speed does a Downtown Fort Lauderdale Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is 1.7, which is smaller than the Fort Lauderdale average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Downtown Fort Lauderdale's average household income is $125,137 which is much higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of $87,491 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 11%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 18% of residents in Fort Lauderdale who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Downtown Fort Lauderdale has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Downtown Fort Lauderdale households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 99% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown Fort Lauderdale?

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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Hotwire Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Atlantic Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Downtown Fort Lauderdale is AT&T.
• HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Downtown Fort Lauderdale 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 Downtown Fort Lauderdale's A- ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.