Best Internet Providers in Miami, Florida

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Hotwire Communications: Not to be confused with the travel website, Hotwire Communications is a fiber provider that offers bulk services to certain residential locations. However, Hotwire is not widely available in Miami. The FCC National Broadband map shows that Hotwire covers about 10% of Miami. This option applies to some very specific buildings dealing with the ISP. Pricing can vary, so you’ll have to check what’s available for your unit. Hotwire says it offers speeds up to 1000Mbps in some locations.

Satellite internet: Starlink, Viasat or HughesNet all offer satellite internet services, but they’re not likely to be your first choice if you can access an affordable, reliable plan from another provider. However, many Floridians love to travel, so a Starlink RV plan might be in the cards if you need to stay connected on the road.

T-Mobile Home Internet: Verizon’s big rival in the 5G fixed wireless arena is T-Mobile, which has a $50-$70 a month plans for speeds up to 415Mbps. Location can make all the difference in the quality of your 5G internet connection. There are no data caps and no contracts, and equipment is provided. Though you may have to pay a $35 service charge when getting started.

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Miami broadband at a glance

You may have noticed a theme to this Miami ISP guide: location, location, location. The high density of apartment and condo buildings in The 305 means some places are hooked up with fiber and some aren’t, so provider options are available on a case-by-case basis. Most residents will be covered by cable or DSL from the likes of Xfinity. Others may have access to fast fiber plans from AT&T Fiber or Hotwire. And if those aren’t appealing, or if you’re looking to bundle phone service for a bargain, check out Verizon or T-Mobile’s fixed wireless plans.

Cheap internet options in Miami

You could pay very little (Xfinity’s $35 tier) or a lot (AT&T Fiber’s 5 gigs for $245) for home internet. The average starting price for residential internet in Miami is just under $50. Bundling phone service with a fixed wireless provider can get you connected cheaply, but some heavy internet users will be more attracted to pricier fiber plans or speedier cable offerings.

Xfinity offers inexpensive plans for connecting to the internet. While it’s first tier won’t have blazing speeds, the plan should be fast enough for most normal internet demands like streaming video.

What’s the cheapest internet plan in Miami?

Provider	Internet technology	Monthly price range	Speed range	Monthly equipment costs	Data cap	Contract	CNET review score
AT&T Fiber Read full review	Fiber	$55-$245	300-5,000Mbps	None	None	None	7.4
Hotwire	Fiber	$110-$260	50-1,000Mbps	Varies	None	Varies	N/A
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$70 ($35-$55 for eligible mobile customers	87-415Mbps	None	None	None	7.4
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review	Fixed wireless	$50-$70 ($35-$45 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans)	50-250Mbps	None	None	None	7.2
Xfinity Read full review	Cable	$35-$95	150-2,000Mbps	Varies	1.2TB	Varies	7

Provider	Starting price	Max download speed	Monthly equipment fee	Contract
Xfinity Connect Read full review	$35 (12-month promo price)	150Mbps	$15	1-year
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review	$50 ($35 with qualifying Verizon 5G mobile plans)	85Mbps	None	None
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review	$50 ($35 for eligible mobile customers)	318Mbps	None	None

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How CNET chose the best internet providers in Miami

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we’re considering every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. To evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service, we look at sources including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication. 

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions: 

• Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds? 
• Do customers get decent value for what they’re paying? 
• Are customers happy with their service? 

While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. 

When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service — the criteria are relatively simple. We look for the service package with the lowest monthly fee, though we also take into consideration promotional rates and price per megabit. 

As for choosing the fastest internet service, we look at provider throughput. Most often, that means a fiber-optic service. That said, fiber availability may be limited to a smaller percentage of addresses. 

To explore our process in more depth, visit our page explaining how we test ISPs.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Miami?

Finding the best Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Miami can feel overwhelming with options like fiber, cable, DSL, and fixed wireless available. The first step is to check your address, as your building may already be connected to one or more providers. If you’re looking for fiber internet, consider reaching out to AT&T or Hotwire. If you need to check other options, try Xfinity’s availability checker by entering your details. If those options don’t meet your needs, you can also explore fixed wireless alternatives with Verizon or T-Mobile.

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