Internet providers in Lakeland, FL

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Internet options in Lakeland, FL

If you’ve recently moved to the Lakeland area, you may be looking to establish new services with local TV and internet providers. But comparing all of the available companies to work with and the value of their services can take time. Let us help you streamline this process by comparing all the best providers for you in the Lakeland area.

Lakeland internet at a glance

In Lakeland, there are currently five residential internet providers to choose. Depending on where you live and the ZIP code for your address, there may be multiple providers for you to choose.

Internet availability in Lakeland, FL

  • Cable – 100%
  • DSL – 86%
  • Fiber-optic – 30%

Lakeland, FL, residential internet providers

*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 04/20/20.

Compare the largest internet providers in Lakeland

The three largest internet providers in Lakeland are Frontier, Spectrum and HughesNet. Below is a list of how each provider compares when looking at plan options, pricing and other features.

Frontier

  • Provider details:

    Frontier offers both DSL and fiber-optic services to roughly 70% of the Lakeland area on average. While fiber-optic services are limited to only 30% of the city, Frontier’s DSL services are available in most of the Lakeland area.

    • Five internet plan options
    • Starting at $27.99/mo.*
    • FiOS bundle packages available for internet, TV and home phone services.
    • Two-year price guarantee with no-contract plans

  • Frontier store locations:

    • 120 E Lime St., Lakeland, FL 33801

Spectrum

  • Provider details:

    Spectrum offers the largest availability of cable internet service across Lakeland. Over 90% of Lakeland homes have access to Spectrum internet with speeds of up to 300 Mbps.

    • Four internet plan options
    • Starting at $49.99/mo.*
    • Triple Play bundles available featuring 200 HD channels, unlimited nationwide calling and internet service
    • Free Primetime on-demand with in-home Wi-Fi

  • Spectrum store locations: 

    • 1379 Town Center Drive, Ste A-106, Lakeland, FL 33803 
    • 3760 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
    • 1004 US Highway 92 W, Auburndale, FL 33823 
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HughesNet

  • Provider details:

    HughesNet is a satellite internet provider that offers 100% availability across Lakeland. HughesNet is great for reliable internet availability and speeds without having to worry about outages or service disruptions, though it can be a bit slower than cable, fiber-optic and DSL.

    • Four internet plan options
    • Starting at $59.99/mo.*
    • Voted America’s No. 1 satellite internet service provider
    • Free standard installation with no hard data limits

  • HughesNet store locations: 

    • There are no HughesNet stores in Lakeland.

*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 04/20/20.

Availability for other Lakeland internet providers

  • Xfinity – Although having extremely limited coverage in the area, Xfinity cable internet is available to certain residents of Lakeland.
  • Viasat, Inc. – Satellite provider available in all rural areas of Lakeland.

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Fastest internet in Lakeland

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Lakeland – 5%

Florida – 76%

U.S. – 73%


Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Lakeland – 1%

Florida – 18%

U.S. – 16%


Source: FCC

Lakeland has relatively low internet speeds on average when compared to other areas of Florida. The fastest internet services in Lakeland are likely to come from providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic networks. Here’s a look at the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet providers in the Lakeland area.

Lakeland’s fastest max advertised download speeds

  • Frontier – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 987 Mbps
  • Spectrum – Cable network with speeds up to 300 Mbps
  • Viasat – Satellite network with speeds up to 100 Mbps

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Cheapest internet service providers in Lakeland

When looking for internet service options in Lakeland, there are a number of providers to choose from that offer plans $50/mo. and below. By bundling your internet with TV and home phone services, customers can save even more.

Cheap internet plans in Lakeland

  • Frontier – $27.99/mo.* for up to 6 Mbps
  • Xfinity – $29.99/mo.* for up to 15 Mbps
  • Spectrum – $49.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps

*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. Speeds may vary. As of 04/20/20.

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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Lakeland, FL

Public Wi-Fi hotspots are available all through the city of Lakeland and are a great way to extend your internet services in and out of the home. Keep in mind, however, that connections to public Wi-Fi networks are unsecured, so avoid any data transmissions that are sensitive in nature.

Here are a few public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in Lakeland:

  • Coffee houses and cafes including Hillcrest Coffee, Charlie’s Mini Donuts & Coffee and Concord Coffee
  • Book stores including Barnes & Noble
  • Public library locations such as Mulberry Public Library, Lakeland Public Library and Steelman Library

Frontier, Spectrum and HughesNet internet customers are given access to a network of hotspots set up by the service provider. The availability of these hotspots, however, will vary depending on the provider and the area you live in.

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