Compare 33609 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Tampa – 112 Mbps
FL – 141 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Tampa – 43 Mbps
FL – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Tampa.
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*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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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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Broadband availability
4334
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 95.37%
3 providers - 10.02%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 33609 ZIP code 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 33609 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in the 33609 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 33609 area, and 95.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 33609, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in Tampa
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 201 Mbps | 141 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 152 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Tampa.
Top high-speed internet providers in 33609
The largest internet providers serving the 33609 ZIP code are Frontier and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 33609 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 95% of the area. Tampa’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 33609 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 33609 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tampa, $58.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 33609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Tampa's providers, 112 Mbps.
Frontier fiber-optic internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 33609 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 33609 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Tampa, $58.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 33609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Tampa's providers, 112 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Aug 11, 2022.
**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 the 33609 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 33609 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Tampa, $58.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 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 Tampa, $0.52.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 33609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tampa's providers, 112 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 33609 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 33609 and the greater Tampa area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Tampa at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Tampa at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 33609 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 33609 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 33609 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 33609. The next fastest internet provider in the 33609 ZIP code is Frontier, offering download speeds up to 30 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 33609 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Tampa, $58.74.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 33609 ZIP code, covering 95% of the city.
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*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
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