8 Best Internet Providers in Pelican, Cape Coral, FL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pelican, Cape Coral, 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 Pelican, Cape Coral, FL?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Pelican based on Cape Coral customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pelican, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 98.33% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pelican

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

Based on 321 reviews from Cape Coral internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Pelican residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Cape Coral, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 94.7% coverage in Pelican.

At a national level, based on 4355 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 Pelican?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum 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 Pelican

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	8,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	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 Pelican

Based on data reported by Pelican ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Pelican. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,305 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pelican?

Cape Coral customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pelican customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Pelican

Pelican 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 Pelican below, including the metrics used and how Pelican compares to the rest of Cape Coral and nation.

Pelican ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Pelican	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pelican that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.81%	96.59%	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.	5,240 Mbps	5,815 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 Pelican.	7.0	6.2	6.8

 

Pelican Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pelican	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.	2.6	2.7	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.	15%	14%	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.	98%	98%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	93%	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.	84%	80%	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.	86%	81%	76%

Pelican ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pelican is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pelican is high with a score of 81 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pelican have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pelican 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.

93% of Pelican households have an internet connection despite having 98.33% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Pelican 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 Pelican?

How Much Speed does a Pelican Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pelican is 2.6, which is smaller than the Cape Coral average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pelican's average household income is $76,172 which is higher than the Cape Coral average of $78,622 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.

Pelican also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Cape Coral average of 11%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Cape Coral who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pelican has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pelican households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pelican?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pelican?

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

To see how Pelican 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 Pelican's A- ISP Report Card and 81 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.