Home internet in Florida
In Florida, 78% of households have cable, fiber or DSL, 11.4% get by on a phone plan alone and 7% have no internet subscription. Here is what that means when you order, and which Florida ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 93% of Florida households have an internet subscription; 7% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 78% of households, 1.7 points above the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 351 ZIP codes in Florida, including Miami, Tampa and Orlando.
Internet in Florida by the numbers
| Households, 2023 | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 93% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 78% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 11.4% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 6% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 7% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 2.9% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Florida: 8,966,402 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
Which connections to expect in Florida
A wired line reaches most homes in Florida: 78% of households have cable, fiber or DSL service, 1.7 points above the national figure of 76.3%. On most streets the real question is not whether you can get a wired plan but which of two or three you should take, and whether fiber has reached your block yet.
11.4% of households get online only through a cellular data plan, about the same as the national figure. If that is you and the phone signal at home is decent, 5G home internet or fixed wireless is worth pricing against a wired plan.
6% of households in Florida use satellite internet, 0.6 points below the national figure of 6.6%. It is mostly a rural choice, and usually the last option to consider once wired, 5G home and fixed wireless have been ruled out for an address.
7% of households in Florida have no internet subscription at all, 0.8 points below the national figure of 7.8%, and 2.9% have no computer of any kind. Cost is one of the usual reasons; the low-income internet help guide covers the federal Lifeline discount and the reduced-price plans many providers offer.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Florida ZIP codes on our call list
The agents who answer our number can check addresses in 351 ZIP codes across Florida, among them Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, Bradenton and Hollywood. Type your ZIP code to see whether yours is one of them. Outside those ZIPs the call button switches off and the guides take over.
351 ZIP codes in Florida are on the call list.
How to order internet in Florida
- Find out which lines reach the address. Two houses on the same road can differ, so check the exact street address, not the town.
- Decide the speed you need before you hear a price. The speed guide turns people, streaming and calls into a number.
- Ask for the full monthly cost: plan price, equipment fee, taxes, and what the price becomes after the promotion ends.
- Book the install early. Appointments in busy months book out a week or more, and a new-build street can take longer.
Common questions
How many homes in Florida have no internet?
7% of Florida households had no internet subscription in 2023, against 7.8% nationally, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. A further 11.4% get online only through a cellular data plan.
What is the fastest home internet in Florida?
Fiber, where it has been built. It is the only type with upload as fast as download. 78% of Florida households have some wired line, but fiber reaches only part of them, so check the exact address. Cable is the usual alternative in towns; 5G home and fixed wireless cover many places the cables do not.
Does the call line cover all of Florida?
No. It covers 351 ZIP codes in Florida. Enter your ZIP on this page: if it is covered the call button stays on, and if not the button switches off and the guides still apply. Coverage changes over time, so check again in a few months if your ZIP is not listed today.
Is satellite internet common in Florida?
6% of Florida households have a satellite subscription, 0.6 points below the national figure of 6.6%. It is mainly used where no wired line reaches. Newer low-orbit satellite services have far lower delay than the old geostationary ones, but check the data limits before you order.