Tallahassee, FL Internet
Internet Providers in Tallahassee, FL
Compare every internet provider in Tallahassee, FL: coverage from FCC filings, plan prices checked monthly, and an address check for your street.
The 30-Second Verdict
UpdatedXfinity is the best overall, with cable speeds up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 7% of the city. If Metronet Holdings reaches your address, it is the faster choice, with fiber speeds up to 5,120/5,120 Mbps reaching about 64% of the city. Where Xfinity does not reach, CenturyLink is the broadest backup, mostly DSL across about 94% of the city, with its fastest common DSL tier reaching about 5% at up to 140 Mbps.
Local coverage varies sharply: Metronet leads Midtown Tallahassee at about 85%, Betton Hills at about 89%, and ZIP 32303 at about 88%, while ZIP 32305 leans toward Xfinity at about 39%. Around Tallahassee Community College in ZIP 32304, Metronet reaches about 63%, with Xfinity the notable cable alternative at about 24%. Students at Florida State University and Florida A&M University should check apartment-specific wiring, since some buildings can still be stuck with older DSL or copper infrastructure that is less comfortable for Zoom, streaming, and gaming. T-Mobile and Verizon offer budget fixed-wireless alternatives, while Killearn Estates and SouthWood deserve an address-level check rather than assumptions from nearby streets. Confirm the exact address before choosing, because coverage and available speeds can change street by street.
Best Internet Providers in Tallahassee, FL
Best plan here: 2 Gig — faster than 90% of all internet options in Florida
- 2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$100Per month
- 1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable1,200 MbpsDownload84Our score$100Per month
- 1 GigCable1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- 500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)Cable500 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- 300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)Cable300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month
Source: Xfinity official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Xfinity reaches 92.1% of Tallahassee, giving many households a strong chance of qualifying for service. Its cable network is a solid option, with the 2 Gig plan offering up to 2000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload, plus a 90/100 Speed Score that is above the city average of 65. Address-level availability still matters, since the 2 Gig plan reaches only 7.2% of the city, while the 1.2 Gig plan reaches 91.8% and scores 84/100.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 92.1% of Tallahassee, so many residents have a good chance of getting service. Its cable plans offer strong choices, including up to 2,000 Mbps, while the 1.2 Gig plan is available to about 92% of the city, though the fastest option is address-dependent, so check your exact address before deciding.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Speed Score: Faster than 97% of all internet options in Florida
SPEED SCORE
Among the fastest advertised speeds in the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks near the top of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Households with heavy streaming, gaming, remote work, or many connected devices are well suited to Metronet Holdings’ fiber service. The plan offers up to 5120 Mbps both ways and has a Speed Score of 97/100, making it an excellent, top-tier option that is well above Tallahassee’s average top speed score of 65. Availability depends on your specific address, with this plan reaching about 65% of the city.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Metronet Holdings
Metronet Holdings is a strong fit for households that stream, work from home, game, or have multiple connected devices, offering fiber with up to 5120 Mbps both ways and an excellent plan speed score of 97/100. This fast fiber option reaches 64.5% of Tallahassee, so check your address to confirm availability before choosing a different provider.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: CenturyLink Internet 100 Mbps — slower than 78% of all internet options in Florida
Badge = fastest plan reaching at least 5% of the city. Fiber Internet – up to 940 Mbps scores higher but reaches ~3%.
- Fiber Internet – up to 940 MbpsFiber940 MbpsDownload77Our score$75Per month
- CenturyLink Internet 100 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months (Paperless billing or prepay required; speed may not be available in your area)DSL100 MbpsDownload22Our score$55Per month
Source: CenturyLink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
CenturyLink is a limited-performance choice in Tallahassee overall, with a headline Speed Score of 22/100 that falls below the city average of 65. Its DSL plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for $55 per month, with a Speed Score of 22/100 and availability to about 14% of the city, so consider checking other providers first. CenturyLink’s up to 940 Mbps fiber plan is a top-tier option with a Speed Score of 77/100 and matching download and upload speeds, but it reaches only about 3% of the city, making address-level availability essential.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is a good choice only at addresses where its fiber service is available, while its DSL option is mainly adequate for basic internet use. Fiber offers excellent, symmetrical speeds of up to 940 Mbps for $75 per month, but it reaches about 3% of Tallahassee, and the fallback DSL plan reaches about 14% with up to 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload for $55 per month, so check your address for faster options first.
Available Plans
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
Copper
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Fiber
Fiber
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Fiber
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Fiber
Fiber
Pavlov Media
Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 77% of all internet options in Florida
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Fiber supports up to 1000 Mbps download and 1000 Mbps upload, providing fast, symmetrical performance for streaming, gaming, remote work, and multiple connected devices. Pavlov Media’s fiber plan has a Speed Score of 77/100 and reaches 8.0% of Tallahassee, so confirm fiber availability at your specific address before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Pavlov Media
Fiber is Pavlov Media’s standout option, offering up to 1000 Mbps both ways for smooth streaming, gaming, video calls, and large downloads. It has a Speed Score of 77, which is good, but availability is address-dependent and reaches about 8% of Tallahassee census blocks, so check your address to see whether this fast fiber service is available.
Available Plans
Fiber
Best plan here: Fiber 1 Gig — faster than 77% of all internet options in Florida
Badge = fastest plan reaching at least 5% of the city. Fiber 2G scores higher but reaches ~5%.
- Fiber 2GFiber2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$70Per month
- Fiber 1 GigFiber940 MbpsDownload77Our score$80Per month
- Fiber 500Fiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
Source: Quantum Fiber official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Fiber provides low-latency performance for streaming, gaming, video calls, and multiple connected devices, making Quantum Fiber a top-tier option with a 77/100 Speed Score, above Tallahassee’s city average of 65. Its Fiber 2G plan reaches a Speed Score of 90/100 with up to 2,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload for $70 per month, while Fiber 500 offers symmetrical speeds of up to 500 Mbps for $50 per month. Availability depends on your address, with Fiber 2G reaching about 5% of the city and Fiber 500 about 7%, so confirm which fiber plan is offered at your location.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Quantum Fiber
Fiber service offers excellent performance for streaming, work, gaming, and large households, including up to 2,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload on Fiber 2G, or symmetrical up to 500 Mbps with Fiber 500. Availability is highly address-dependent, with Fiber 500 reaching about 7% of Tallahassee and Fiber 1 Gig reaching about 7%, so check your address first because Quantum Fiber’s limited footprint may not be an option everywhere.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps — faster than 70% of all internet options in Florida
- AT&T Internet Air 300 Mbps$40/mo for 12 months (new customers, no annual contract, AutoPay eligible for additional $5/mo discount)Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month
Source: AT&T official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
At $40 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet Air provides up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it a reasonably priced option for everyday online use. Its Speed Score of 70/100 is above Tallahassee’s city average of 65, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than wired service. Availability is address-dependent, with this plan reaching about 29% of the city, so check your address before deciding.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About AT&T
At $40 per month for the first 12 months, AT&T Internet Air offers good value with up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, making it suitable for streaming, video calls, and everyday use, though it is fixed wireless rather than fiber or cable. Its speed score of 70/100 is better than average, and the plan is available to about 29% of Tallahassee, so check your address first and compare faster wired options if they are available, especially for heavier household use.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Fiber
Best plan here: 5G Home — faster than 70% of all internet options in Florida
- 5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)5G Fixed Wireless300 MbpsDownload70Our score$60Per month
Source: Verizon official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless connection offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which can handle everyday streaming, browsing, and work, though performance may be more variable than a wired connection. Its 70/100 Speed Score is above Tallahassee’s 65 city average, but availability is address-dependent, so confirm that 5G Home reaches your home before choosing it.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Verizon
Verizon’s 5G fixed wireless service offers up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload, which is good for everyday browsing, streaming, and many work-from-home needs, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. This plan is available to about 51% of Tallahassee, so check your address before signing up, and compare faster fiber or cable options first if they are available nearby.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 77% of all internet options in Florida
- T-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload77Our score$45Per month
- T-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless500 MbpsDownload77Our score$55Per month
- T-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid MastercardFixed Wireless400 MbpsDownload77Our score$35Per month
Source: T-Mobile official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Good
Adequate
Adequate
Good
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
T-Mobile’s fixed wireless service suits budget-conscious households that want everyday streaming, browsing, and work connectivity, with the Rely plan offering up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $35 per month before bundle requirements. Its 500 Mbps plans have a 77/100 Speed Score, above Tallahassee’s city average of 65, making T-Mobile a competitive choice, though fixed wireless can be less consistent than wired service. Availability depends on the address, and the 500 Mbps plans reach about 67% of the city, so confirm that the plan and performance are offered at your home.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile is a good fit for households wanting solid everyday streaming, work, and gaming performance, with fixed-wireless plans offering up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload, plus a Speed Score of 77/100. These are adequate rather than top-tier fiber or cable options, and availability is address-dependent at about 67% of Tallahassee, so check your address and compare fiber or cable first if you need the most consistent performance.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Best plan here: Residential Max 400 Mbps — faster than 77% of all internet options in Florida
- Residential Max 400 MbpsSatellite400 MbpsDownload77Our score$130Per month
- Residential 200 MbpsSatellite200 MbpsDownload55Our score$85Per month
- Residential 100 MbpsSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$55Per month
Source: Starlink official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Mid-pack advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks around the middle of every option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Adequate
Poor
Poor
Adequate
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Satellite internet can support everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, but its higher latency may be noticeable for gaming and other real-time uses. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 77/100, above Tallahassee’s city average of 65, and is shown as available to 100.0% of the city. Confirm availability at your exact address, and check other connection types first if low latency is especially important.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Starlink
Starlink uses satellite internet, offering up to 400 Mbps download and up to 40 Mbps upload on its Residential Max plan, which is a good option for many households where wired service is unavailable, though satellite latency can affect gaming and video calls. Its 100% Tallahassee coverage is convenient, but because satellite is a more limited technology, check your address for faster fiber or cable service first, especially if you need consistently strong performance for several users or demanding online activities.
Available Plans
Ngso Satellite
Best plan here: Fusion — slower than 78% of all internet options in Florida
- Fusion$94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/moSatellite100 MbpsDownload22Our score$94.99Per month
- Select$49.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $74.99/moSatellite50 MbpsDownload15Our score$49.99Per month
- Lite$39.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $49.99/moSatellite25 MbpsDownload6Our score$39.99Per month
Source: HughesNet official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion satellite plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 22/100 Speed Score is below the Tallahassee average of 65. Satellite’s higher latency and limited performance make it worth checking other providers first, and the best available technology can vary by address.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About HughesNet
At $94.99 per month for the first 12 months, then $119.99, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys satellite service with up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, while its cheaper plans cost $49.99 or $39.99 initially for up to 50 or 25 Mbps download. It is available to 100.0% of Tallahassee, but its satellite technology and 22/100 Speed Score make it a limited choice for modern, high-demand use, so check your address for fiber or cable before settling for HughesNet.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Best plan here: Viasat Essentials — slower than 81% of all internet options in Florida
- Viasat EssentialsSatellite55 MbpsDownload19Our score$69.99Per month
- Viasat UnleashedSatellite34 MbpsDownload14Our score$99.99Per month
Source: Viasat Inc official site · checked monthly · availability varies by address
SPEED SCORE
Below-average advertised speed for the state
This plan’s advertised maximum download ranks below most options filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed; faster plans are usually listed here.
The Speed Score is the percentile of this plan’s maximum advertised download speed among every internet option filed with the FCC in this state. It is not a measured speed test: actual throughput varies by address, wiring and time of day. Enter your full address to see which plans are serviceable at your home.
EST. CAPABILITIES
Poor
Poor
Poor
Poor
THE TAKEAWAY
Our recommendation for Tallahassee
Viasat is a limited-performance option compared with alternatives in Tallahassee, with a headline Speed Score of 19/100 versus the city average of 65. Its Viasat Essentials satellite plan offers up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $69.99 per month, with availability at 100% of the city, while Viasat Unleashed scores 14/100 and offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload for $99.99 per month. Because satellite service can have higher latency and both plans score below average, check what other providers offer at your specific address before choosing.
Speeds and reach below are what the provider files with the FCC for each technology tier, by census block. The plans it actually sells here, with their own speeds and prices, are under Pricing & Plans; the two can differ.
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc is a fallback option rather than a top choice for most modern internet needs, since its satellite plans have below-average Speed Scores and offer only up to 55 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload. Viasat Essentials costs $69.99 per month and reaches 100% of Tallahassee, while Viasat Unleashed costs $99.99 per month and offers up to 34 Mbps download and 4 Mbps upload, so check your address for faster fiber or cable service before choosing Viasat.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in Tallahassee
All 23 product lines from the 9 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 23 plans
- Xfinity1.2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)1,200 MbpsDownload84Our score$100Per month~91.8%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential Max 400 Mbps400 MbpsDownload77Our score$130Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- Xfinity500 Mbps$45/mo for 60 months, then $55/mo (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers)500 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$55Per month~91.8%CoverageCable
- Xfinity1 Gig1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month~91.8%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month~91.8%CoverageCable
- StarlinkResidential 200 Mbps200 MbpsDownload55Our score$85Per month~100%CoverageSatellite
- T-MobileT-Mobile Rely Home Internet 400 Mbps$35/mo for 12 months, then $50/mo (qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard400 MbpsDownload77Our score$35$50Per month~67.1%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile Amplified Home Internet 500 Mbps$45/mo for 12 months, then $60/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload77Our score$45$60Per month~67.1%CoverageFixed Wireless
- T-MobileT-Mobile All-In Home Internet 500 Mbps$55/mo for 12 months, then $70/mo (new Internet line, qualifying credit, postpaid voice line required; requires bundle) · $200 virtual prepaid Mastercard500 MbpsDownload77Our score$55$70Per month~67.1%CoverageFixed Wireless
- Verizon5G Home$60/mo for 12 months (w/ Auto Pay & postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband; requires bundle)300 MbpsDownload70Our score$60Per month~50.6%Coverage5G Fixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Compare Tallahassee providers head-to-head
See how Tallahassee’s providers stack up against each other — speed, coverage, price, and who wins block by block.
Best Fit by Household Type in Tallahassee
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps for $40/mo promotional pricing, reaching about 92% of Tallahassee.
Its cable tier offers strong availability for shared streaming, coursework, and video calls.
Check first: Confirm the address; Xfinity 2 Gig reaches only about 7% of the city.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose Metronet Holdings fiber up to 5,120/5,120 Mbps where available.
Its symmetrical fiber tier reaches about 65% of Tallahassee, supporting uploads and video meetings.
Check first: Verify fiber service at the address because coverage is not citywide.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose Metronet Holdings fiber where available; otherwise consider Xfinity cable reaching about 92% overall.
Metronet provides symmetrical 5,120 Mbps fiber across about 65% of the city.
Check first: Xfinity's 2 Gig tier reaches only about 7%, despite broader lower-tier coverage.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Choose Starlink Residential 100 Mbps for $55/mo, available everywhere in Tallahassee.
The cheapest Starlink plan provides 100 Mbps and reaches every address.
Check first: The $55/mo rate is promotional; confirm current terms and service conditions.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in Tallahassee
Midtown Tallahassee 32301
Metronet Holdings is currently the strongest option for High-speed symmetrical fiber.
Metronet reaches about 85% of ZIP 32301 with 5,120/5,120 Mbps fiber.
ZIP 32302
Metronet Holdings is currently the strongest option for Broadest fiber availability.
Metronet reaches about 94% of ZIP 32302 with 5,120/5,120 Mbps fiber.
Tallahassee Community College 32304
Metronet Holdings is currently the strongest option for Student households.
Metronet reaches about 63% of ZIP 32304, while Xfinity reaches about 24%.
Betton Hills 32308
Metronet Holdings is currently the strongest option for Fast fiber service.
Metronet reaches about 89% of ZIP 32308, compared with Xfinity at about 10%.
Tallahassee Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in Tallahassee, FL?
Xfinity is the best overall, offering cable up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 7% of Tallahassee; its overall footprint is about 92%. Metronet Holdings is faster where available, with 5,120/5,120 Mbps fiber reaching about 65%, so check your address.
What is the fastest internet in Tallahassee, FL?
Metronet Holdings is fastest where available, offering 5,120/5,120 Mbps fiber reaching about 65% of Tallahassee. Xfinity is the best overall provider, with 2,000 Mbps cable reaching about 7%, so Metronet is the faster choice only when it reaches your address.
Which internet provider covers the most of Tallahassee, FL?
CenturyLink has the largest non-satellite footprint at about 94% of Tallahassee, mostly through DSL. Satellite providers are available everywhere, while CenturyLink's fastest common DSL tier is 140 Mbps and reaches about 5%, so verify the technology at your address.
What is the cheapest internet plan in Tallahassee, FL?
T-Mobile Rely Home Internet is the cheapest at $35/mo promotional pricing for 400 Mbps, reaching about 67% of Tallahassee. The rate requires qualifying credit, a postpaid voice line, and a new Internet line in a bundle, and lasts 12 months before becoming $50/mo.
Can I get fiber internet in Tallahassee?
Metronet Holdings fiber reaches about 65% of Tallahassee with speeds up to 5,120/5,120 Mbps. Other fiber options include Pavlov Media at about 8%, Quantum Fiber at about 7%, and limited CenturyLink fiber, so availability depends on the address.
What internet speed do I need in Tallahassee?
A 400 Mbps plan supports many typical Tallahassee households, and T-Mobile Rely reaches about 67% of the city at that speed. Choose symmetrical 5,120 Mbps Metronet fiber where available for heavy uploads, gaming, streaming, or multiple remote workers.
What internet is available in Midtown Tallahassee?
Metronet Holdings reaches about 85% of ZIP 32301 with 5,120/5,120 Mbps fiber. Xfinity reaches about 11% with 1,200 Mbps cable and about 1% with 2,000 Mbps cable, so address-level checking matters in Midtown Tallahassee.
How We Analyze Internet in Tallahassee
FCC Broadband Data
We use the FCC National Broadband Map, updated twice a year with provider-reported coverage at the census block level.
Speed Score
A state-wide percentile of each plan’s maximum advertised download speed against every option filed with the FCC in the state, all technologies on one scale. It is not a measured speed test.
Coverage Calculation
Provider coverage shows what percentage of census blocks in Tallahassee report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for Tallahassee
How We Calculate Speed Score
The Speed Score is a state-wide percentile from 0 to 100. It answers one question: of every internet option filed with the FCC in this state, across every technology, what share is slower than this plan’s maximum advertised download speed?
What goes in:
- The plan’s maximum advertised download speed, as the provider files it with the FCC and lists it for sale.
- Every other serviceable option in the state from the FCC Broadband Data Collection, counted by the census blocks it reaches.
Speed Score = share of the state’s filed options with a lower advertised download speed
A score of 85 means this plan’s advertised speed beats 85% of the options filed in the state. Fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite are all on the same scale, so a 1,000 Mbps plan scores the same whoever sells it.
What it is not: a measured speed test. It does not include latency, upload speed, reliability or congestion. Real throughput at an address varies with wiring, equipment and time of day.
How providers are ordered on this page: each provider’s tier scores are averaged across the census blocks it serves, then multiplied by the share of the city it reaches. Wired providers rank ahead of wireless-only ones, and satellite last, because their filings describe a signal footprint rather than a plant. The same rule sets the title and the 30-second verdict.
Data source: FCC National Broadband Map (Broadband Data Collection), republished roughly twice a year; provider plan lists checked monthly.
How We Calculate Capabilities
Estimated Capabilities predict how well each internet plan supports common household activities based on speed requirements and connection type.
Rating Scale:
- Excellent – Optimal performance, handles peak usage easily
- Good – Reliable performance with minimal issues
- Fair – Functional but may experience slowdowns during heavy use
- Poor – Not recommended; expect frequent buffering or lag
How We Rate Each Category:
Streaming
Based on download speed. 4K streaming requires 25+ Mbps per stream; HD requires 5+ Mbps. We account for multiple simultaneous streams.
Multi-device
Evaluates total bandwidth capacity divided by typical household device count (phones, tablets, smart TVs, computers). Fiber and cable handle many devices better than DSL or satellite.
Gaming
Considers both upload speed (for sending game data) and latency (ping time). Fiber and cable excel here; satellite connections struggle due to inherent signal delay.
Whole Home
Assesses whether the connection can reliably serve an entire household during peak evening hours. Factors in technology type (shared vs. dedicated bandwidth) and total speed capacity.
Note: Actual performance depends on your specific location, network congestion, and equipment quality.