In Tampa there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 951 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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5 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 Tampa 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
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Internet service is available in 99.57% of 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 TCT. Now you can call companies in Tampa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Tampa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Tampa.
Internet Speed Key
The average Tampa home can get up to 951 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 60 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tampa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Tampa, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Tampa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tampa you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 94.42% of Tampa homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.15%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tampa homes.
Internet Market Health in Tampa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 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 Tampa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Tampa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Tampa homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Tampa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Tampa badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tampa, along with details on where in Tampa and at what speeds.
Tri-County Telephone Company Fiber in Tampa, KS
TCT fiber coverage
About 94.42%, or 220 people, have TCT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tampa area. TCT is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Tampa.
Tri-County Telephone Company fiber download speeds
TCT is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tampa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TCT fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in Tampa can order from TCT goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tri-County Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Tampa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TCT fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TCT is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tampa fiber providers. TCT offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tampa is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications Fixed Wireless in Tampa, KS
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 39.48%, or 92 people, have KwiKom Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, southeast, south, southwest, and west Tampa area. KwiKom Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tampa.
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless download speeds
KwiKom Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KwiKom Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in Tampa can order from KwiKom Communications goes up to 60 Mbps, and all Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
KwiKom Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KwiKom Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KwiKom Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Tampa fixed wireless providers. KwiKom Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tampa is up to 12 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
IdeaTek Fixed Wireless in Tampa, KS
IdeaTek fixed wireless coverage
About 9.01%, or 21 people, have IdeaTek fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, and southwest Tampa area. IdeaTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tampa.
IdeaTek fixed wireless download speeds
IdeaTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tampa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IdeaTek fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tampa. The fastest plan anyone in Tampa can order from IdeaTek goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Tampa customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
IdeaTek fixed wireless upload speeds
In Tampa download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IdeaTek fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, IdeaTek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Tampa fixed wireless providers. IdeaTek 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 Tampa is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, IdeaTek customers can get speeds up to 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Tampa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tampa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Tampa compare to the rest of Kansas?
Internet speeds in Tampa are much slower versus the average speeds in Kansas: 4,189 Mbps in Kansas versus 951 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Kansas is 98.36% versus 99.57% in Tampa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 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 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
- Ramona, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Durham, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pilsen, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lost Springs, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hope, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carlton, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincolnville, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Eastshore, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Canada, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Grafton, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Winfield, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westons Mills, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Westville, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wevertown, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Whick, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- White Hill, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gunlock, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gross, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grogan, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds