8 Best Internet Providers in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
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| Friends of Ridgecrest ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 5,874 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Friends of Ridgecrest Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Friends of Ridgecrest has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Friends of Ridgecrest.
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Friends of Ridgecrest has 8 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Friends of Ridgecrest.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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 Friends of Ridgecrest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Friends of Ridgecrest based on Largo customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Friends of Ridgecrest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Friends of Ridgecrest, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Friends of Ridgecrest
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Friends of Ridgecrest Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Friends of Ridgecrest Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (1) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on 304 reviews from Largo internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Friends of Ridgecrest residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 2.83 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Largo, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.9% coverage in Friends of Ridgecrest.
At a national level, based on 3879 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rapid Systems is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Friends of Ridgecrest?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Friends of Ridgecrest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Friends of Ridgecrest
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rapid Systems | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Friends of Ridgecrest
| ISP / Tech Type | Friends of Ridgecrest Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (1) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Friends of Ridgecrest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Friends of Ridgecrest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Friends of Ridgecrest?
Largo customers rate Frontier Communications 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.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Friends of Ridgecrest customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Friends of Ridgecrest
| ISP / Tech Type | Friends of Ridgecrest Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (1) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Friends of Ridgecrest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest below, including the metrics used and how Friends of Ridgecrest compares to the rest of Largo and nation.
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Friends of Ridgecrest | Florida | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Friends of Ridgecrest that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 80.86% | 61.44% | 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. | 5,874 Mbps | 4,582 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 Friends of Ridgecrest. | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 2.3 | 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% | 12% | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 85% | 88% | 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. | 74% | 74% | 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. | 74% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Friends of Ridgecrest ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Friends of Ridgecrest is B+, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Friends of Ridgecrest is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Friends of Ridgecrest have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Friends of Ridgecrest 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.
85% of Friends of Ridgecrest households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 1% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Friends of Ridgecrest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
How Much Speed does a Friends of Ridgecrest Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Friends of Ridgecrest is 2.6, which is larger than the Largo average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Friends of Ridgecrest's average household income is $56,940 which is about average for the Largo average of $69,315 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.
Friends of Ridgecrest also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Largo average of 14%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Largo who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Friends of Ridgecrest has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Friends of Ridgecrest households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% 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 Friends of Ridgecrest?
Frontier Fiber in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 80.9% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Friends of Ridgecrest?
Spectrum Cable in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
WOW! offers Cable service to 92.0% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Friends of Ridgecrest?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Friends of Ridgecrest?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Friends of Ridgecrest, Largo, FL
Rapid Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Friends of Ridgecrest homes. Across the neighborhood, Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Friends of Ridgecrest?
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 Friends of Ridgecrest is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Friends of Ridgecrest is Frontier.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Friends of Ridgecrest, 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 Friends of Ridgecrest compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Friends of Ridgecrest 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 Friends of Ridgecrest's B+ ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 13 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
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