Miami Beach, Florida Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Miami Beach, FL that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Miami Beach by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings IICable1000 Mbps884 Mbps98.8%
2AT&TDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps59.2%
3Alphabetwireless1000 Mbps1000 Mbps15.3%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Miami Beach FL Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Miami Beach have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Miami Beach compare to Miami-Dade County? The average speed in Miami Beach is 90.59 Mbps which is faster than Miami-Dade County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Florida average of 28.38 Mbps.

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Miami Beach Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Miami Beach is 27.42 Mbps. This is 303.8% faster than the Miami-Dade County average and 136.4% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 95.8% of Miami-Dade County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 45.3% of Miami-Dade County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Miami-Dade County is 21.79 Mbps based upon 7876056 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in Miami Beach is 219.2% faster than the average in Florida and 179.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average internet download speed in Miami Beach is 90.59 Mbps based upon 710904 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Miami Beach residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II as the top provider for Miami Beach, Florida.

Who has the fastest internet service in Miami Beach?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II, AT&T and Alphabet with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Miami Beach.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Miami Beach, Florida?

The following zip codes were used: 33109, 33132, 33139, 33140 and 33141

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Miami Beach internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

How do the internet speeds in Miami Beach compare to other cities in Florida?

Click through to see how the Miami Beach broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Brandon, Broadview Park, Fort Myers, Mayo, Newberry, San Carlos Park, South Daytona

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Miami Beach - AT&T.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Miami Beach, Florida?

Acquisitions Cogeco Cable Holdings II provides broadband internet service to 98.8% of Miami Beach.




Miami Beach Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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