7 Best Internet Providers in Wakulla County, FL

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wakulla County, FL?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet provider in Wakulla County based on Florida customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Quantum Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wakulla County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Quantum Fiber is an option for 12.58% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Wakulla County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wakulla County Internet Providers

Based on 312 reviews from Florida internet customers, Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider for Wakulla County residents. Quantum Fiber was rated at an average of 4.50 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 53.3% coverage in Wakulla County.

At a national level, based on 4341 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wakulla County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Wakulla County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Quantum Fiber.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Wakulla County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 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 Wakulla County

Based on data reported by Wakulla County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Wakulla County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,708 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wakulla County?

Florida customers rate Quantum Fiber 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.

Quantum Fiber 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 Wakulla County customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Wakulla County

Wakulla County 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 county 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 Wakulla County below, including the metrics used and how Wakulla County compares to the rest of Florida and nation.

Wakulla County ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Wakulla County	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wakulla County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	14.20%	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.	1,265 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 Wakulla County.	4.7	6.7	6.8

 

Wakulla County Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Wakulla County	Florida	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	8%	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.	91%	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.	72%	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%

Wakulla County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Wakulla County is C, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wakulla County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wakulla County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Wakulla County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

91% of Wakulla County households have an internet connection while having 90.26% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 72% 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 Wakulla County 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 Counties Compare to Wakulla County?

How Much Speed does a Wakulla County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wakulla County is 2.6, which is larger than the Florida average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wakulla County's average household income is $84,847 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.

Wakulla County 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, 8% 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 Wakulla County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Wakulla County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% 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 Wakulla County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wakulla 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 Wakulla County is Quantum Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Quantum Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Wakulla County is Quantum Fiber.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Centurylink has the broadest coverage in Wakulla County, 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 Wakulla County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Wakulla County 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 Wakulla County's C ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.