Who is our top ranked provider in Port Charlotte FL? [Updated]

Port Charlotte, Florida Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte 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	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.1%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	60.0%
3	ALTIUS Communications	wireless	50 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Ethx Corp	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	33.3%

Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte are compared to Charlotte County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Florida overall?
Average download speeds in Port Charlotte of 44.65 Mbps are faster than the Charlotte County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Florida.

Port Charlotte Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 98.4% of the Port Charlotte population
Fiber optic internet is available to 4.2% of Port Charlotte residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Port Charlotte, FL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Port Charlotte is 68.8% faster than the Charlotte County average and 37.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Port Charlotte is 44.65 Mbps based upon 125576 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Port Charlotte residents

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 Port Charlotte 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 Xfinity as the top provider for Port Charlotte, Florida.

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

The following zip codes were used: 33938, 33948, 33949, 33952, 33953, 33954, 33980 and 33981

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

Click through to see how the Port Charlotte broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atlantis, Crestview, Dade City, Lake Lorraine, Lighthouse Point, Loxahatchee Groves, Redington Shores

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 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Port Charlotte, FL residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Port Charlotte?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Port Charlotte.

Port Charlotte 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.