In the Tampa area there are 8 residential Fiber providers covering 81.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,649 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Tampa
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Tampa area are not shown.
Tampa Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Tampa area is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 81.49% of the Tampa area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in the Tampa area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Tampa area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Tampa area.
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The average Tampa home can get up to 6,649 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 5.00% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Tampa area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of the Tampa area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Tampa area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Tampa area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.14% of Tampa homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.40% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tampa homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Tampa area, along with details on where in the Tampa area and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Tampa, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 74.74%, or 2,373,212 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tampa area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Tampa area.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa area can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tampa customers is up to 6,753 Mbps.
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- 88.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Tampa area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tampa fiber providers. Frontier offers 8 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa area is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,753 Mbps.
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- 88.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Tampa, FL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 5.93%, or 188,143 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tampa area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Tampa area.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa area can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tampa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In the Tampa area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tampa fiber providers. Spectrum offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 226 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 59.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Tampa, FL
Hotwire Communications fiber coverage
About 1.71%, or 54,373 people, have Hotwire Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, northwest, west, central, and east Tampa area. Hotwire Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Tampa area.
Hotwire Communications fiber download speeds
Hotwire Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hotwire Communications fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa area can order from Hotwire Communications goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tampa customers is up to 6,783 Mbps.
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- 78.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hotwire Communications fiber upload speeds
In the Tampa area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hotwire Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hotwire Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tampa fiber providers. Hotwire Communications offers 6 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hotwire Communications customers can get speeds up to 6,755 Mbps.
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- 78.2% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 2,500.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Tampa, FL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 1.20%, or 38,128 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Tampa area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Tampa area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tampa customers is up to 4,015 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Tampa area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tampa fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,015 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Tampa, FL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 1.20%, or 38,128 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Tampa area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Tampa area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tampa customers is up to 4,015 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Tampa area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tampa fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,015 Mbps.
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- 75.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 24.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tampa Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Tampa area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Tampa area compare to the rest of Florida?
Fiber internet speeds in the Tampa area are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 6,649 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 81.49% in the Tampa area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Tampa area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Egypt Lake-Leto, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- East Lake-Orient Park, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- University, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Temple Terrace, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Magdalene, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palm River-Clair Mel, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Town 'n' Country, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus Park, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northdale, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mango, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Denver, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Orlando, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Portland, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds