7 Best Internet Providers in Palm Bay, FL

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palm Bay, FL?

Wire 3 is the best internet provider in Palm Bay based on Florida customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wire 3 had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Palm Bay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Wire 3 is an option for 22.39% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Palm Bay

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Palm Bay Internet Providers

Based on 289 reviews from Florida internet customers, Wire 3 is the best internet service provider for Palm Bay residents. Wire 3 was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Florida, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.3% coverage in Palm Bay.

At a national level, based on 3725 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 Palm Bay?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Palm Bay, the fastest internet in the city comes from Wire 3.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Palm Bay

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Wire 3	10,000 Mbps
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Palm Bay

Based on data reported by Palm Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wire 3. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Palm Bay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Wire 3. This indicates Wire 3 reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Palm Bay?

Florida customers rate Wire 3 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.

Wire 3 received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Palm Bay customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Palm Bay

Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay below, including the metrics used and how Palm Bay compares to the rest of Florida and nation.

Palm Bay ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Palm Bay	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Palm Bay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	51.90%	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.	4,066 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 Palm Bay.	6.2	6.7	6.8

 

Palm Bay Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Palm Bay	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.	2.9	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%	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.	96%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	81%	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.	81%	77%	76%

Palm Bay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Palm Bay is B, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Palm Bay is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Palm Bay have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Palm Bay 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.

92% of Palm Bay households have an internet connection despite having 99.96% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?

How Much Speed does a Palm Bay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Palm Bay is 2.9, which is larger than the Florida average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Palm Bay's average household income is $72,640 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 higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Palm Bay also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Florida average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Palm Bay has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Palm Bay households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Palm Bay?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palm Bay?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Palm Bay?

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 Palm Bay is Wire 3.
• The fastest internet provider should be Wire 3. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Wire 3 may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Palm Bay is Wire 3.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Palm Bay, 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 Palm Bay compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay's B ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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