Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Over 2,561 people in Fort Lauderdale found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

91.09% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Xfinity

87.3% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#3

AT&T

91.09% availability
AT&T logo

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

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(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#4

Viasat

65.36% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#5

HughesNet

76.81% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Fort Lauderdale, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Xfinity cable internet is the next-best option in Fort Lauderdale for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $50/mo.

Hotwire Communications, Ltd. 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Fort Lauderdale. Plans start around $99/mo, with typical speeds around 11 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Fort Lauderdale?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 91.09% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps91.09%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps87.30%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps91.09%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps65.36%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps76.81%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Fort Lauderdale?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Fort Lauderdale starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

1.01%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

83.65%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 87.30%, Hotwire Communications, Ltd. covers 0.16%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

90.82%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

0.08%

No contracts or data caps. Hotwire Communications, Ltd. leads at 0.16%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Fort Lauderdale residents.

Fort Lauderdale, FL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Fort Lauderdale, FL has a total of 13 internet providers including  7 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers, 4 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL by Coverage Area

All 13 internet providers serving Fort Lauderdale by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 7 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber91.09%
2.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television91.09%
3.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless91.09%
4.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone87.30%
5.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone76.81%
6.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone65.36%
7.Global Capacity8 Mbps1 MbpsDSL5.83%
8.Hotwire Communications, Ltd.1 Gbps50 MbpsFiber / Cable / Fixed Wireless0.16%
9.Access Media 3100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL0.14%
10.Wisper ISP20 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless0.08%
11.FiberLight~~Fiber~
12.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
13.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Fort Lauderdale residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Lauderdale

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 13 internet providers in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Fort Lauderdale, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Fort Lauderdale. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Fort Lauderdale residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Fort Lauderdale, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Fort Lauderdale. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Fort Lauderdale is 141 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat offer internet in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Fort Lauderdale

African-American Research Library
2650 Sistruck Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 625-2800
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, And Information Technology Center At Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 262-4601
Broward County Libraries Division
100 S. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 357-7397
Broward County Main Library
100 S. Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 357-7397
Fort Lauderdale Branch
1300 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 765-4263
Galt Ocean Mile Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 537-2877
Imperial Point Branch
5985 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 492-1881
Oakland Park Library
1298 N.E. 37 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954) 630-4366
Richard C. Sullivan Public Library Of Wilton Manors
500 Northeast 26 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
(954) 390-2195
Riverland Branch
2710 West Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 791-1085
Talking Book Library
100 S Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 357-7555
Tyrone Bryant Branch
2230 Nw 21st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 497-1675

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