Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor 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 |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | WOW! | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 89.0% |
3 | Frontier | Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 94.6% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Palm Harbor FL Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Palm Harbor which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Palm Harbor of 11.61 Mbps are faster than the Pinellas County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Florida.
Palm Harbor Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Palm Harbor is 112.4% faster than the Pinellas County average and 89.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Palm Harbor is 11.61 Mbps. This is 24.6% faster than the Pinellas County average and 0.1% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of Pinellas County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 53.9% of Pinellas County residents
The average internet download speed in Pinellas County is 28.93 Mbps based upon 2194712 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Palm Harbor is 116.6% faster than the average in Florida and 89.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
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 Palm Harbor 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Palm Harbor, Florida.
Who has the fastest internet service in Palm Harbor?
Spectrum and WOW! with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Palm Harbor.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Palm Harbor, Florida?
The following zip codes were used: 34660, 34681, 34682, 34683, 34684, 34685 and 34698
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 Palm Harbor internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Palm Harbor compare to other cities in Florida?
Click through to see how the Palm Harbor broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elfers, Freeport, Glencoe, Gretna, Inverness Highlands North, Oriole Beach, Three Lakes
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Palm Harbor - Spectrum, WOW! and Frontier.
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 Palm Harbor, Florida?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Palm Harbor.
Palm Harbor 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.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages