6 Best Internet Providers in Walnut Creek, Pembroke Pines, FL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Walnut Creek, Pembroke Pines, 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 Walnut Creek, Pembroke Pines, FL?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Walnut Creek based on Pembroke Pines customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Walnut Creek, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. EarthLink is an option for 95.53% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Walnut Creek

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Walnut Creek Internet Providers

Based on 305 reviews from Pembroke Pines internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Walnut Creek residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Pembroke Pines, with 3.87 out of 5 stars and 95.5% coverage in Walnut Creek.

At a national level, based on 4150 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 Walnut Creek?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Walnut Creek

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hotwire Communications	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walnut Creek

Based on data reported by Walnut Creek ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Walnut Creek. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,411 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 EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walnut Creek?

Pembroke Pines customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.71 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hotwire Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Walnut Creek customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Walnut Creek, Pembroke Pines, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek below, including the metrics used and how Walnut Creek compares to the rest of Pembroke Pines and nation.

Walnut Creek ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Walnut Creek	Florida	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Walnut Creek that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.53%	88.44%	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.	3,517 Mbps	3,613 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 Walnut Creek.	8.3	7.8	6.8

 

Walnut Creek Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Walnut Creek	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.	3.2	2.8	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.	23%	13%	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%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	83%	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.	83%	80%	76%

Walnut Creek ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Walnut Creek is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Walnut Creek is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Walnut Creek have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Walnut Creek 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.

87% of Walnut Creek households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% 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 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

How Much Speed does a Walnut Creek Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Walnut Creek is 3.2, which is larger than the Pembroke Pines average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Walnut Creek's average household income is $115,222 which is much higher than the Pembroke Pines average of $97,095 and much 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.

Walnut Creek also has 24% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 16%. Additionally, 23% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 13% of residents in Pembroke Pines who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Walnut Creek has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

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

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walnut Creek?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Walnut Creek?

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

To see how Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek's A- ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.