6 Best Internet Providers in Duval, Jacksonville, FL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Duval, Jacksonville, 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 Duval, Jacksonville, FL?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Duval

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Duval Internet Providers

Based on 322 reviews from Florida internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Duval residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Florida, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 98.9% coverage in Duval.

At a national level, based on 4448 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Duval?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Duval

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	IQ Fiber	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Duval

Based on data reported by Duval ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through IQ Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Duval. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Duval?

Florida customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Duval customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Duval

Duval 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 Duval below, including the metrics used and how Duval compares to the rest of Jacksonville and nation.

Duval ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Duval	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Duval that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.08%	82.95%	71.53%
	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.	4,673 Mbps	4,135 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Duval.	8.6	7.9	7.1

 

Duval Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Duval	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.	2.7	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.	10%	18%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	93%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	79%	77%	76%
	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.	80%	77%	77%

Duval ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Duval is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Duval is high with a score of 72 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Duval have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Duval 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.

94% of Duval households have an internet connection despite having 98.88% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Duval 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 Duval?

How Much Speed does a Duval Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Duval is 2.7, which is larger than the Jacksonville average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Duval’s average household income is $72,335 which is about average for the Jacksonville average of $91,089 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Duval also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Jacksonville average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 18% of residents in Jacksonville who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Duval has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Duval households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% 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 Duval?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Duval?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Duval?

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

To see how Duval 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 Duval’s A- ISP Report Card and 72 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Duval