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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 51% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Fiber-optic | 0.114% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 78% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 75% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.09%
3 providers - 74.07%
4+ providers - 2.46%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Clearwater is comparable to the rest of Florida - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Clearwater area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Clearwater residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in Clearwater.
There are five internet providers serving the Clearwater area, and 96.09% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Clearwater's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 168.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| WOW! | 140.0 Mbps | 114.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Frontier | 99.0 Mbps | 44.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Clearwater.
The largest internet providers in Clearwater are Frontier, Spectrum, and WOW! bringing fiber-optic and cable options to Clearwater.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to most Clearwater residents, covering 51% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Clearwater’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers fiber-optic to around 78% of Clearwater residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to about half of households in Clearwater covering 51% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Clearwater than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Clearwater, $51.99.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Clearwater covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Clearwater residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Clearwater, $51.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clearwater, $0.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Clearwater. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clearwater's providers, 459 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from WOW! offers broadband to most households in Clearwater covering 78% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from WOW! is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Clearwater than other internet types.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Clearwater, $51.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clearwater, $0.20.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Clearwater. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clearwater's providers, 459 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Clearwater, you’ll likely have options from cable and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Clearwater, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Clearwater and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Clearwater at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Clearwater at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Clearwater residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
WOW! is the fastest internet provider in Clearwater with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 78% of households in Clearwater. The next fastest internet provider in Clearwater is WOW!, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 75% of the area.
WOW! offers the cheapest internet in Clearwater with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Clearwater, $51.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Clearwater, covering 78% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Clearwater and is available to 51% of households.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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