8 Best Internet Providers in Ives Estates, FL

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ives Estates, FL?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Ives Estates based on Florida 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 Ives Estates, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 99.89% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ives Estates

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ives Estates Internet Providers

Based on 308 reviews from Florida internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Ives Estates 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 Florida, with 3.87 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Ives Estates.

At a national level, based on 4215 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 Ives Estates?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Ives Estates

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ives Estates

Based on data reported by Ives Estates ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hotwire Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ives Estates. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,186 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 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 Ives Estates?

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 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 Ives Estates customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ives Estates

Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates below, including the metrics used and how Ives Estates compares to the rest of Florida and nation.

Ives Estates ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ives Estates	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ives Estates that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.64%	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.	4,622 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 Ives Estates.	9.1	6.7	6.8

 

Ives Estates Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ives Estates	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.	2.8	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.	11%	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.	97%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	74%	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.	74%	77%	76%

Ives Estates ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ives Estates is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ives Estates is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ives Estates have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ives Estates 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.

90% of Ives Estates households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates?

How Much Speed does a Ives Estates Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ives Estates is 2.8, which is larger than the Florida average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Ives Estates's average household income is $69,310 which is about average for the Florida average of $81,932 and about average for 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.

Ives Estates also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Florida average of 15%. Additionally, 11% 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 Ives Estates has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ives Estates households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% 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 Ives Estates?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ives Estates?

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 Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates is AT&T.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, AT&T, HughesNet, Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and EarthLink has the broadest coverage in Ives Estates, 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 Ives Estates compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates's A- ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.