Home internet in Miami, FL
190,282 households, 20.6% of them without an internet subscription: that is Miami in the latest Census. Below, what reaches a typical address here and which Miami ZIP codes our agents can check.
- 79.4% of Miami households are connected; 20.6% have no subscription (U.S. Census Bureau).
- Wired broadband: 67.8% of homes, 10.2 points below the Florida figure.
- Call line covers 41 Miami ZIP codes: 33122, 33129, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134....
What the Census says about Miami
| Households | Miami | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 79.4% | 93% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 67.8% | 78% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 5.8% | 6% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 20.6% | 7% | 7.8% |
City: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table S2801 (Miami city, Florida, 190,282 households). State: 2023 1-year estimates. US: household-weighted average of the states.
What to expect at a Miami address
67.8% of Miami households have a wired line (cable, fiber or DSL), 10.2 points below the Florida figure of 78% and 8.5 points below the national 76.3%. Among the 12 Florida cities on this site, Miami ranks 12th for its wired share.
Fewer Miami homes use a wired line than in most places. Often the cause is cost rather than coverage: the lower your bill guide covers the plan types and fees to question before you order.
9.4% of Miami households rely on a cellular data plan alone, 2 points below the Florida figure of 11.4%. For those homes a 5G home router on the same network is the usual next step up.
20.6% of homes here, about 39,198, have no internet subscription, 12.8 points above the national 7.8%; satellite is used by 5.8%. Both numbers tend to fall as fiber builds reach more blocks.
Check a Miami ZIP code
41 ZIP codes in Miami are on the call list (33122, 33129, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33137, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33162, 33165, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33177, 33178, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33189, 33190, 33191, 33194, 33196, 33198, 33199, 33233). The ZIP check below confirms yours; outside those ZIPs the button switches off and the guides still apply. That is 11.7% of all the Florida ZIP codes on our list and the 1st largest group of any Florida city.
41 Miami ZIP codes are on the call list.
Getting set up in Miami
- Start with the ZIP check, then the address.
- Rule out satellite and old DSL if cable, fiber or 5G home reach the street.
- Ask about data caps and the contract length before the price; the data caps guide explains the traps.
- If you only need service for a few months, read the short-term internet guide first.
Statewide figures and the full list of covered Florida cities are on the Florida page.
Common questions
Is Miami well connected?
79.4% of households have an internet subscription and 67.8% have a wired line, 10.2 points below the Florida average. Coverage in the city is broad; the gap is mostly homes that have a line available and do not subscribe.
Can I get fiber in Miami?
On some streets. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (67.8% of Miami homes), and fiber is only part of that. Give the agent the exact address; if fiber is not there yet, cable is usually next, then 5G home internet.
Which Miami ZIP codes does the call line cover?
41 of them: 33122, 33129, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33137, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33162, 33165, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33177, 33178, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33189, 33190, 33191, 33194, 33196, 33198, 33199, 33233. The ZIP box on this page confirms yours in one step; a covered ZIP keeps the call button active.