Best Internet Providers in Okaloosa County, FL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Okaloosa County, FL
Okaloosa County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Okaloosa County.
Ranks compare Okaloosa County with the 67 Florida counties.
The Best Internet in Okaloosa County, FL at a Glance
Okaloosa County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Cox
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LiveOak
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EarthLink
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Okaloosa County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Okaloosa County, FL?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Okaloosa County based on 190 Florida customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Okaloosa County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Okaloosa County
- LiveOak - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Valparaiso Broadband - cable coverage map
- Wildstar Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Okaloosa County Compares to the Rest of Florida
Okaloosa County's report card score is tied 9th of 67 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 67.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Rank among Florida counties | Florida | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 84.5% | 13th of 67 | 76.7% | 71.5% | Dixie County (97.1%) |
| Average top speed | 4,449 Mbps | 10th of 67 | 4,145 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hillsborough County (6,347 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 12th of 67 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Monroe County and Santa Rosa County (8.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 33rd of 67 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Hardee County (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 42nd of 67 | 17% | 15% | St. Johns County (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 8th of 67 | 97% | 96% | Hardee County and Hillsborough County and 5 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 8th of 67 | 92% | 91% | St. Johns County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 7th of 67 | 78% | 76% | Seminole County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 12th of 67 | 82% | 81% | St. Johns County (90%) |
| Median household income | $88,726 | 16th of 67 | $85,233 | $93,246 | St. Johns County ($127,502) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 10th of 67 | 15% | 16% | Leon County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 84.5% of homes in Okaloosa County, against 76.7% across Florida. Households in Okaloosa County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,726 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Okaloosa County Compares to Its Neighbors
Okaloosa County has 4 neighbors, 2 of them in Alabama. Among them, Covington County, AL has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Escambia County, AL the fewest (28.6%); Okaloosa County has 84.5%.
Map of Okaloosa County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
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Okaloosa County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County (this page) | 211,668 | 84.5% | 4,449 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Santa Rosa County | 188,000 | 84.3% | 4,003 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Walton County | 75,305 | 53.1% | 2,788 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 65/100 |
| Covington County, AL | 37,570 | 95.1% | 2,209 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 31/100 |
| Escambia County, AL | 36,757 | 28.6% | 1,008 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 25/100 |
Internet in Okaloosa County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Hurlburt Field to 99.8% in Lake Lorraine; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 32544 (Hurlburt Field) to 98.8% in 32580 (Valparaiso). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Okaloosa County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview | 55,547 | 87.7% | 4,507 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Niceville | 34,234 | 96.7% | 4,903 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 79/100 |
| Wright | 27,049 | 96.2% | 4,892 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 65/100 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 23,844 | 85.9% | 4,573 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Destin | 19,183 | 95.5% | 4,789 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 77/100 |
| Mary Esther | 12,485 | 68.5% | 4,056 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 75/100 |
| Lake Lorraine | 7,142 | 99.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 71/100 |
| Ocean City | 6,314 | 90.1% | 4,598 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Baker | 4,389 | 20.3% | 797 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Valparaiso | 4,220 | 98.9% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 49/100 |
| Eglin Afb | 4,022 | 17.1% | 4,025 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Holt | 3,361 | 9.4% | 610 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Shalimar | 3,117 | 36.1% | 2,811 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Laurel Hill | 2,445 | 16.5% | 973 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Garden City | 1,586 | 98.0% | 4,908 Mbps | 10.3 | A | 84/100 |
| Hurlburt Field | 1,545 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 94/100 |
| Milligan | 890 | 70.0% | 854 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 63/100 |
| Cannon Town | 857 | 48.9% | 523 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| Cinco Bayou | 502 | 81.3% | 4,388 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 69/100 |
| Svea | 353 | 0.0% | 246 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 43/100 |
| Blackman | 184 | 0.0% | 39 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 19/100 |
| Good Hope | 64 | 0.0% | 60 Mbps | 4 | D- | 19/100 |
ZIP codes in Okaloosa County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32547 (Wright) | 35,614 | 93.6% | 4,818 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 64/100 |
| 32578 (Niceville) | 35,001 | 96.8% | 4,906 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 79/100 |
| 32539 (Crestview) | 31,406 | 90.7% | 4,548 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 75/100 |
| 32536 (Crestview) | 26,502 | 83.8% | 4,454 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 73/100 |
| 32548 (Fort Walton Beach) | 22,331 | 86.7% | 4,567 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 56/100 |
| 32541 (Destin) | 18,417 | 96.5% | 4,786 Mbps | 9 | A- | 76/100 |
| 32569 (Mary Esther) | 12,300 | 68.8% | 4,064 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 76/100 |
| 32579 (Lake Lorraine) | 10,468 | 80.8% | 4,287 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 67/100 |
| 32531 (Baker) | 6,397 | 30.7% | 737 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| 32580 (Valparaiso) | 4,182 | 98.8% | 5,000 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 49/100 |
| 32567 (Laurel Hill) | 3,928 | 15.4% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 45/100 |
| 32542 (Eglin Afb) | 3,812 | 12.2% | 5,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 90/100 |
| 32564 (Holt) | 3,399 | 10.8% | 647 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 30/100 |
| 32544 (Hurlburt Field) | 1,509 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 1 | F | 95/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Okaloosa County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, LiveOak Fiber 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 Okaloosa County
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| LiveOak Fiber | 5,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Valparaiso Broadband | 300 |
| Wildstar Networks | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Okaloosa County Internet Providers
Based on 190 reviews from Florida internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Okaloosa County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.92 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Florida, with 3.86 out of 5 stars and 87.9% coverage in Okaloosa County.
At a national level, based on 3098 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Okaloosa County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Okaloosa County, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Okaloosa County Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LiveOak | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (1) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) |  (4) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wildstar Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Valparaiso Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Okaloosa County
Based on data reported by Okaloosa County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through LiveOak Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Okaloosa County. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Okaloosa County Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveOak |  (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (1) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (4) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wildstar Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Valparaiso Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Okaloosa County?
Of the providers in Okaloosa County, customers rate LiveOak Fiber the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Okaloosa County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Florida or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
LiveOak Fiber is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Okaloosa County, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Okaloosa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Okaloosa County Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiveOak | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (15) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (1) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (4) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (4) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wildstar Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (4) | (27) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Valparaiso Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Okaloosa County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Okaloosa County?
LiveOak Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
LiveOak Fiber offers Fiber service to 59.7% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, LiveOak Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 54.3% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
1,783 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 12.5% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,783 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 939 Mbps throughout the county. Cox Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Okaloosa County from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,608 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,608 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 984 Mbps throughout the county.
CenturyLink Fiber in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
825 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 825 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 802 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Okaloosa County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Okaloosa County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Wildstar Networks Fixed Wireless in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Wildstar Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Wildstar Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Okaloosa County?
Cox Cable in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 87.2% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 2.5% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Valparaiso Broadband Cable in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Valparaiso Broadband offers Cable service to 2.4% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Valparaiso Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Okaloosa County?
CenturyLink DSL in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 92.3% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Okaloosa County from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Okaloosa County, FL
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.0% of Okaloosa County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Florida
Customer Reviews
mikew
Verizon Fixed Wireless
March 07, 2026 I like Verizon as my internet provider because the price is reasonable, especially when bundled with my other services. While I occasionally worry about weak signals affecting both my phone and Wi-Fi when streaming, the overall performance has been reliable. I was eager to leave my previous provider after 20 years of poor customer service. So far, I’ve had no issues with Verizon’s customer support.
A Crestview, FL Customer
Cox Cable
March 02, 2026 Frank T.
LiveOak Fiber
December 10, 2025 So for the price and speeds it sounded amazing in comparison to everything else around. I had switched to ATT from Cox as they were up and running about 6 months before Live Oak, despite them running their lines in the same week through our neighborhood. ATT was horrible with a couple big outages that left the whole northern part of the county without service for 24+ hours. So when Live Oak finally was ready I switched, their hardware seemed better than what ATT provided, especially since it came with a mesh extender at no extra cost. Then myself and my kids had started noticing issues in our games. I did a bunch of tests on my end, speed tests, trace routes(the path of the data), and latency tests. When I saw issues of the data passing through twelve99.net servers and researching who they were, that is when I realized part of the problem. Just google 'twelve99.net issues', and you will find pages of historical issues with them. When I called into tech support to explain the issues I was having, they mentioned, and explained that Live Oak uses a Carrier-Grade NAT(CGNAT). Basically, they are doing what your router does. Your router will take all the devices and assign them 'local ip addresses' and then will collect and push all the data out, receive the data and sent it to the device that needs it. On your internal network, this normally isn't an issue, but when your provider does this it can cause issues. Because at the Live Oak servers you are sharing the same IP with other people. So they are assigning you a "local ip" in a sense. Games and other things like being able to remote into your network when away do not like this, in fact somethings will just not work. Good news though! They will provide you with a public IP....but it will cost you another $10 a month. So, in comparison to our local ISP choices... Cox - I wouldn't use Cox again, if it was free. So many issues, a hassle to get someone to come out and actually troubleshoot the issues up-stream. Also, every time you call in, you are talking to a call center in the Philippines. ATT - It worked well when it didn't go down. I didn't have any of the issues I do with Live Oak. But only get half the download and even less upload for a little less when you have a military discount applied. With the speed and stability, I'm happy with Live Oak, but with the CGNAT issue, I'm thinking of going back to ATT out of principle. I should be charged $10 because they can't provide public IPs for those who need it. I signed up for a service, never read anything about it being gimped.
A Lake Lorraine, FL Customer
LiveOak Fiber
February 25, 2025 A Lake Lorraine, FL Customer
LiveOak Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Okaloosa County?
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 Okaloosa County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be LiveOak Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Okaloosa County is LiveOak.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Okaloosa County, available to 92.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.