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Freeport, Florida Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Freeport, 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 Freeport 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
1	Cox	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	91.2%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	73.6%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Freeport FL Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Freeport are compared to Walton County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Florida overall?
Average download speeds in Freeport of 24.07 Mbps are slower than the Walton County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Florida.

Freeport Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Freeport is 2.84 Mbps. This is 57% slower than the Walton County average and 75.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 74.2% of Walton County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 18.5% of Walton County residents
The average internet download speed in Walton County is 28.38 Mbps based upon 222048 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Freeport is 15.2% slower than the average in Florida and 25.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Freeport is 24.07 Mbps based upon 30672 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Freeport 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 Cox as the top provider for Freeport, Florida.

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

Click through to see how the Freeport broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atlantic Beach, Citrus Springs, Fernandina Beach, Holley, Jacksonville Beach, Matlacha, Orlovista

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

The following zip codes were used: 32435 and 32439

Who has the fastest internet service in Freeport?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Freeport.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Freeport - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Freeport, FL residents.

Freeport 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.