In North Tampa there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 6,910 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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9 Internet Service Providers in North 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 North Tampa are not shown.
North 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
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Internet service is available in 99.95% of North Tampa. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Now you can call companies in North Tampa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in North Tampa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in North Tampa.
Internet Speed Key
The average North Tampa home can get up to 6,910 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 7,000 Mbps, which 98.56% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in North Tampa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of North Tampa, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in North Tampa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in North Tampa you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.56% of North Tampa homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.28%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of North Tampa homes.
Internet Market Health in North Tampa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the North Tampa internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in North Tampa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
North Tampa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, North Tampa homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. North Tampa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, North Tampa needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in North Tampa, along with details on where in North Tampa and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.23%, or 9,517 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Tampa.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all North Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Tampa cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 98.56%, or 9,453 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Tampa.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all North Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Tampa fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.44%, or 9,441 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Tampa.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Tampa customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other North Tampa fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 98.27%, or 9,425 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Tampa.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Tampa customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other North Tampa fixed wireless providers. Rapid Systems offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rapid Systems customers can get speeds up to 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.18%, or 9,129 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of North Tampa.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Tampa customers is up to 395 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other North Tampa fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 86.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 84.00%, or 8,056 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Tampa.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Tampa customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Tampa fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Tampa, Tampa, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 84.00%, or 8,056 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire North Tampa area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of North Tampa.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in North Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout North Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in North Tampa can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for North Tampa customers is up to 41 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 21.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In North Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other North Tampa fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in North Tampa is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 21.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
North Tampa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to North Tampa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in North Tampa compare to the rest of Tampa?
Internet speeds in North Tampa are much faster versus the average speeds in Tampa: 5,648 Mbps in Tampa versus 6,910 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Tampa is 99.40% versus 99.95% in North Tampa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around North Tampa are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- University Square, Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Hills, Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cross Fletcher, University, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lowry Park Central, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Temple Park, Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Temple Crest, Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Old Seminol Heights, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverbend, Tampa, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Beard, Napa, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nubian Square, Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hilltop, Wilmington, DE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- oakwood, Dayton, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hanson Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greenhaven, Sacramento, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklinton, Columbus, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin To The Fort, Missoula, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairway Park, Hayward, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds