Best Internet Providers in Lakeland, Florida

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Other available internet providers in Lakeland

• CableNow: This is a locally based internet vendor that connects customers to different ISPs nearby, such as Spectrum, Verizon and Frontier. CableNow also offers direct services with security camera installations and phone services. 
• EarthLink: What makes this internet provider different from other top ISPs is that it doesn’t own or operate most of the networks it uses. It takes advantage of the copper and fiber networks of other providers. Customers can expect most plans to come with unlimited data and wide coverage throughout the city. Unlike other internet providers, EarthLink does not increase monthly rates after 12 months, but its initial rates tend to be a little higher. 
• Satellite internet: With satellite connections like Hughesnet, Viasat and Starlink, coverage can be found almost everywhere. Typically, I would recommend satellite internet at the bottom of the list due to slower speeds and steep monthly costs. If broadband options are limited in your area, satellite might be the best bet. Starlink and Viasat customers don’t have to worry about being tied down by a two-year contract, which is the case with Hughesnet. Starlink is the fastest of the three, but for standard service, you’re looking at $120 monthly and a sizable $249 charge upfront to lease equipment. 
• Verizon 5G Home Internet: A 5G fixed wireless connection from Verizon might be the next best thing in the area if you want to avoid the slow speeds from satellite connections or the annual price hikes from fiber and cable providers. The caveat? Verizon 5G Home Internet is only available to approximately 13% of households in Lakeland, per the latest data from the FCC. It may not be the fastest internet connection in the city, but plans are straightforward: no data caps, contracts or equipment fees. 

Cheap internet options in Lakeland

Most internet options in Lakeland start at around $45 a month for standard service. The cheapest internet plan is Frontier Fiber’s 200Mbps plan for $30 a month or Spectrum’s $30 plan for 100 Mbps. Note that Frontier Fiber’s price will jump after one year of service. If available at your address, a fixed wireless connection might be a solid alternative. Verizon 5G Home Internet offers a $50-a-month plan for 100Mbps.

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