Best Internet Providers in Sarasota, FL
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sarasota, FL
Sarasota has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Sarasota.
Ranks compare Sarasota with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sarasota, FL at a Glance
Sarasota Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
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Fiber
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Spectrum
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Sarasota ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sarasota, FL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sarasota based on 566 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 Sarasota?
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 Sarasota
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Myakka communications - fiber coverage map
- Tillman Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rapid Systems - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blue Stream Fiber - fiber coverage map
- BridgeMAXX - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Sarasota Compares to Places Its Size
Sarasota's report card score is tied 15th of 45 and its connectivity index is 16th of 45.
| Measure | Sarasota | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Sarasota County | Florida | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.9% | 6th of 45 | 90.8% | 76.7% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 6,162 Mbps | 6th of 45 | 6,168 Mbps | 4,145 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 38th of 45 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 36th of 45 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 2nd of 45 | 19% | 17% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 45 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 7th of 45 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 4th of 45 | 81% | 78% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 7th of 45 | 84% | 82% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $92,357 | 18th of 45 | $88,812 | $85,233 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | 45th of 45 | 10% | 15% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 89.9% of homes in Sarasota, against 90.8% across Sarasota County and 76.7% across Florida. Households in Sarasota are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,357 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Sarasota
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sarasota?
Frontier Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 83.3% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,975 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Sarasota from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Sarasota, FL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,497 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 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 609 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Sarasota from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,578 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 4,548 Mbps throughout the city.
Tillman Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Tillman Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Tillman Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Myakka communications Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Myakka communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Myakka communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Blue Stream Fiber in Sarasota, FL
Blue Stream Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Blue Stream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,226 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Blue Stream Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sarasota?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
Rapid Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.7% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless in Sarasota, FL
BridgeMAXX offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, BridgeMAXX Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 20, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sarasota?
XFINITY Cable in Sarasota, FL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 54.0% of Sarasota homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,548 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 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 138 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Sarasota from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sarasota?
Internet in Sarasota by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 82.0% of homes in Park East to 96.8% in The Meadows; by ZIP code, from 3.4% in 34269 to 98.8% in 34241. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sarasota
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Park | 5,141 | 89.2% | 6,438 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 53/100 |
| The Meadows | 4,450 | 96.8% | 6,784 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 62/100 |
| Park East | 4,390 | 82.0% | 6,054 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Bayou Oaks | 4,337 | 82.3% | 6,309 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 59/100 |
| Amaryllis Park | 3,394 | 94.9% | 6,715 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 49/100 |
ZIP codes in Sarasota
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34231 | 31,305 | 94.2% | 6,689 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 55/100 |
| 34243 | 30,253 | 92.5% | 6,457 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 73/100 |
| 34238 | 22,218 | 92.6% | 6,561 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 34234 | 20,844 | 87.5% | 6,347 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 64/100 |
| 34237 | 16,084 | 84.3% | 6,155 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 34240 | 14,783 | 96.5% | 6,488 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 85/100 |
| 34235 | 14,620 | 93.0% | 6,602 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 68/100 |
| 34241 | 14,216 | 98.8% | 6,734 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 84/100 |
| 34236 | 14,112 | 84.4% | 6,120 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
| 34269 | 4,929 | 3.4% | 1,664 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 41/100 |
How Sarasota Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sarasota that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Fruitville has the most homes with fiber (96.9%) and Bee Ridge the fewest (86.6%); Sarasota has 89.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota metro area (this page) | 833,716 | 89.9% | 6,162 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Bayshore Gardens | 20,021 | 94.0% | 6,332 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Fruitville | 18,763 | 96.9% | 6,785 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Sarasota Springs | 15,539 | 95.3% | 6,754 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 75/100 |
| Gulf Gate Estates | 11,465 | 87.0% | 6,304 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Bee Ridge | 9,955 | 86.6% | 6,244 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 60/100 |
| North Sarasota | 8,596 | 87.9% | 6,336 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Osprey | 8,309 | 96.4% | 6,802 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Southgate | 7,962 | 89.4% | 6,416 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Siesta Key | 5,556 | 96.0% | 6,625 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 71/100 |
| South Sarasota | 5,501 | 91.9% | 6,542 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sarasota?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Sarasota
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Myakka communications | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Tillman Fiber | 2,000 |
| Blue Stream Fiber | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| BridgeMAXX | 100 |
| Rapid Systems | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sarasota Internet Providers
Based on 566 reviews from Florida internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Sarasota residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.86 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 81.9% coverage in Sarasota.
At a national level, based on 6762 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sarasota Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sarasota, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sarasota Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Stream Fiber | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (197) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Myakka communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sarasota
Based on data reported by Sarasota ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Sarasota. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,950 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sarasota Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (197) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Stream Fiber | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Myakka communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sarasota?
Of the providers in Sarasota, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sarasota 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.
AT&T is rated 3.65 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sarasota, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sarasota
| ISP / Tech Type | Sarasota Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Stream Fiber | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (197) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BridgeMAXX | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Myakka communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Florida
Customer Reviews
Madison B.
XFINITY Cable
October 18, 2024 Xfinity was very easy to set up and works with ease. They have an easy to use app that allows customers to set it up on their own and can create their account on the app. Every time a new person signs into our internet, we get a notification and we can choose to keep the device on or remove it, which allows us to avoid any malicious devices. We are also kept up to date about outages and if there will be any breaks in our service due to maintenance. We pay $90 per month for the highest speed internet.
A Sarasota, FL Customer
XFINITY Fiber
April 05, 2024 Xfinity is okay but we are looking for another internet provider mainly because the price is too high and they raise it without telling us. We are not happy with their customer service and recently had an issue where we had to call 3 times in 3 weeks and each time we were told something different and they never followed up. That being said, we are happy with them as far as there are not too many interuptions in service and the speed is decent.
Sickmont
Spectrum Cable
March 25, 2023 There's no reason for them to be charging what they charge for what they call basic Internet service. It should be half of what they charge. And on the flipside, after I said no to offers of TV and telephone service, they need to stop hounding me about it. They hound me for years about TV service and cellular phone service after I have told him numerous times I am not interested
A Fruitville, FL Customer
Frontier Fiber
May 26, 2023 I have been with my provider for over 12 years. They recently did a price reduction for NEW customers only, not a promo a regular monthly charge. I called them and asked why I could not have this same price as it was $25 a month less than i was paying. After going thru several people and finally having to threaten to change providers they gave me the new price. It doesnt seem it should be that way, but all of them are. The speed still isnt what its advertised to be, but its faster than it was so i will give them that. Overall, service itself is not bad but CUSTOMER service really is bad.
A Fruitville, FL Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 14, 2023 I'm not fond of Xfinity. They lock you into long contracts. They aren't very user friendly. Plus, their speed is only OK at best.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sarasota?
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 Sarasota is AT&T.
- 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 Sarasota is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sarasota, available to 94.1% 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.