13 Best Internet Providers in Tampa, FL
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Tampa ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,648 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Tampa Customer Ratings | 78 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Tampa 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 Tampa.
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Tampa 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 Tampa.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tampa, FL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Tampa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tampa, FL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Tampa based on Florida customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Tampa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 89.45% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tampa, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tampa
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tampa Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tampa Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (6) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (52) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (179) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (2) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (9) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (14) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 506 reviews from Florida internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Tampa residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.87 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Florida, with 4.08 out of 5 stars and 75.1% coverage in Tampa.
At a national level, based on 6222 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Rapid Systems is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tampa?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tampa?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Open Infra 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 Tampa
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Open Infra | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Tillman Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rapid Systems | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tampa
| ISP / Tech Type | Tampa Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (6) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (52) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (2) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (179) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (9) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (14) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Tampa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Open Infra. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Tampa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tampa?
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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Tampa customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Tampa, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tampa
| ISP / Tech Type | Tampa Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (77) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (2) | (17) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (2) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (13) | (21) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (6) | (20) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (52) | (162) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Rapid Systems | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (179) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (9) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (14) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Tillman Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Open Infra | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Tampa 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 Tampa below, including the metrics used and how Tampa compares to the rest of Florida and nation.
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Tampa | Florida | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tampa that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 81.49% | 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. | 5,648 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 Tampa. | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 18% | 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. | 79% | 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. | 79% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tampa ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tampa is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tampa is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tampa have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tampa 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 Tampa households have an internet connection despite having 99.40% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Tampa 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 Tampa?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tampa Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tampa is 2.5, which is smaller than the Florida average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Tampa area's average household income is $81,905 which is higher than the Florida average of $81,932 and higher than 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.
Tampa also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Florida average of 15%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Tampa has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tampa 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 Tampa?
Frontier Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,753 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 74.7% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,753 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Tampa from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Open Infra Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Open Infra offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Open Infra Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
WOW! Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
WOW! offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Tampa homes. Across the city, WOW! Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
6,783 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,783 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 6,755 Mbps throughout the city.
Tillman Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Tillman Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Tillman Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,015 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tampa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,015 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Tampa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,015 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tampa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,015 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tampa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tampa?
Spectrum Cable in Tampa, FL
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.3% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Tampa, FL
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(26)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 24.9% of Tampa homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Tampa, FL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.5% of Tampa homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tampa?
Centurylink DSL in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 1.4% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.1% of Tampa homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Tampa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.1% of Tampa homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Tampa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Tampa, FL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tampa?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Tampa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Tampa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Tampa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
345 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 345 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Rapid Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.1% of Tampa homes. Across the city, Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Tampa?
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 Tampa is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Open Infra. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Tampa is AT&T.
- Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Tampa, 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 Tampa compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tampa 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 Tampa's B+ ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100