Best Safety Harbor Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Safety 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 Safety 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 | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | WOW! | Cable, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 91.6% |
3 | Frontier | Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 75.3% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Safety 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 Safety Harbor which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Safety Harbor compare to Pinellas County? The average speed in Safety Harbor is 81.8 Mbps which is faster than Pinellas County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Florida average of 28.38 Mbps.
Safety Harbor Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Safety Harbor is 182.8% faster than the Pinellas County average and 152.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Safety Harbor is 19.91 Mbps. This is 113.6% faster than the Pinellas County average and 71.6% 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 Safety Harbor is 188.2% faster than the average in Florida and 152.5% 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 Safety 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 Safety Harbor, Florida.
Who has the fastest internet service in Safety Harbor?
WOW! with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Safety Harbor.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Safety Harbor, Florida?
The following zip codes were used: 33759, 33761 and 34695
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Safety 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 Safety Harbor compare to other cities in Florida?
Click through to see how the Safety Harbor broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Iona, Lake Mary Jane, Mango, Moon Lake, Ormond By The Sea, Seminole, The Meadows
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Safety Harbor - 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 Safety Harbor, Florida?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Safety Harbor.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Safety 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