West Palm Beach, FL Internet
Internet Providers in West Palm Beach, FL
Compare every internet provider in West Palm Beach, 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 65% of the city, while its overall footprint reaches about 99%. If it reaches your address, it is the faster choice, AT&T fiber offers speeds up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps reaching about 44% of the city.
Northwood, ZIP 33407, leans Xfinity at about 53%, while AT&T fiber reaches about 22% there. Flamingo Park, ZIP 33401, is more competitive, with Xfinity at about 38% and AT&T fiber at about 32%. El Cid, ZIP 33405, is the standout for fiber, with AT&T reaching about 83%, while ZIP 33406 also favors AT&T at about 64%. Grandview Heights and nearby student apartments around Palm Beach Atlantic University can have a different mix than surrounding homes, so students should check carefully for reliable Zoom, streaming, and gaming service rather than assuming the neighborhood pattern applies. Older buildings may still be limited to DSL or copper lines, which can be a frustrating downgrade. T-Mobile and Verizon fixed wireless are worth checking as additional options, but coverage changes street by street, so confirm the exact address before choosing.
Best Internet Providers in West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach
Xfinity’s 2 Gig cable plan reaches about 65% of West Palm Beach, giving many households a strong chance of qualifying for it. With speeds up to 2,000 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload and a 90/100 Speed Score, it is a solid, competitive cable option above the city average of 67, but availability and the best tier depend on your 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 Xfinity
Xfinity reaches 98.9% of West Palm Beach, so most households have a strong chance of qualifying for service. Its cable plans offer excellent options for most modern needs, including up to 1,200 Mbps available to about 97% of the city and up to 2,000 Mbps available to about 65%, but the fastest tier is address-dependent, so check your exact address before choosing.
Available Plans
Cable
Cable
Fiber
Fiber
Best plan here: AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed — faster than 94% of all internet options in Florida
- AT&T Internet 5 GIG speed$90/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 discount applies for 12 months on 1Gb+ plans) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber5,000 MbpsDownload94Our score$90Per month
- AT&T Fiber 1 GIG speed$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers; up to $30 off for 12 months; full plan cost due until discount starts within 3 bills) · $150 Visa reward cardFiber1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 500Mbps$50/mo for 12 months (new AT&T Fiber customers, $15/mo discount for 12 months applies after up to 3 bill cycles) · $100 Visa reward cardFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month
- AT&T Fiber 300Mbps$35/mo for 12 months (new customers, with AutoPay & paperless bill discount, wired connection to gateway) · $200 AT&T Visa Reward CardFiber300 MbpsDownload70Our score$35Per month
- 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
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 West Palm Beach
At $90 per month for 12 months, AT&T Internet 5 GIG offers up to 5,000 Mbps both ways over fiber, plus a $150 reward card, making it a top-tier option with a 94/100 Speed Score above West Palm Beach’s city average of 67. This best-performing fiber plan is available to about 44% of the city, so service quality depends on whether fiber reaches your address. If it does not, Internet Air offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload over fixed wireless, but fiber is the stronger choice for consistent performance and low latency.
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 $90/mo, AT&T’s Fiber 5 GIG plan offers excellent value with up to 5,000 Mbps both ways, while the $50/mo 1 GIG plan offers up to 1,000 Mbps both ways, and the $35/mo 300Mbps fiber plan is a budget-friendly option. Fiber availability is address-dependent, reaching about 44% to 51% of West Palm Beach depending on the plan, while the $40/mo Internet Air option reaches about 23% and offers up to 300 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload, so check your address for fiber first because fixed wireless may be less suitable for demanding modern use.
Available Plans
Fiber
Copper
Copper
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Copper
Fiber
Licensed Fixed Wireless
Copper
Best plan here: Internet 500 Mbps — faster than 77% of all internet options in Florida
- Internet 500 Mbps$50 Gift cardFiber500 MbpsDownload77Our score$40Per month
- Breezeline Internet 100 Mbps$20/mo for 12 monthsCable100 MbpsDownload22Our score$20Per month
Source: Breezeline 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 West Palm Beach
Breezeline is a competitive choice where its fiber plan is available, with a Speed Score of 77/100, above West Palm Beach’s city average of 67. The plan offers up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $40 per month, plus a $50 reward card, and reaches about 2% of the city. Availability depends on your address, and Breezeline’s cable plan is a much slower alternative at up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, with a Speed Score of 22/100.
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 Breezeline
Breezeline is worth checking, but it is not a broadly available choice in West Palm Beach. Its standout fiber plan offers up to 500 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload with a strong 77/100 Speed Score, but it is available to only about 2% of the city, while the fallback cable plan offers up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload to about 3% and has a 22/100 Speed Score, so check your address for fiber or other faster options before choosing it.
Available Plans
Cable
Fiber
Hotwire Communications
Speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Price Not listed
Speed Score: Faster than 99% 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 West Palm Beach
Fiber is an excellent choice for demanding use, and Hotwire’s fiber plan offers up to 8,000 Mbps both ways with a top-tier Speed Score of 99/100. That plan’s listed coverage is about 1% of West Palm Beach, so check your address to confirm this highest-performance tier is available.
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 Hotwire Communications
Hotwire Communications offers fiber service, including up to 8,000 Mbps both ways, which is excellent for streaming, gaming, working from home, and multiple users. Availability is highly address-dependent, with the 8,000 Mbps plan reaching about 1% of census blocks, while the fallback up to 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload option reaches about 0% and is generally inadequate for modern needs, so check for the faster fiber plans first.
Available Plans
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
Fiber
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 West Palm Beach
5G fixed wireless is a practical option for everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls, with up to 300 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload speeds. Verizon’s 5G Home plan earns a 70/100 Speed Score, above West Palm Beach’s city average of 67, making it a competitive choice where available. Address-level availability matters because this plan reaches about 64% of the city, and fixed wireless performance can vary by location, so confirm service at your address before signing up.
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 a good fit for streaming, video calls, and typical household use, though performance can vary with wireless conditions. It has a Speed Score of 70/100 and is available to about 64% of West Palm Beach, so check your address before counting on it, especially since Verizon does not list a faster fiber or cable option here.
Available Plans
Licensed Fixed Wireless
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 West Palm Beach
Budget-minded households needing everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls may find T-Mobile competitive, with up to 500 Mbps download and 60 Mbps upload and a 77/100 Speed Score, above West Palm Beach’s city average of 67. These fixed wireless plans are an adequate alternative to wired service, but performance can vary with location and congestion, so they may be less consistent than fiber or cable. The 500 Mbps options are available to about 60% of the city, making address-level eligibility important, while the Rely plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload for $35 per month before its promotional period ends.
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 that want solid, better-than-average wireless internet for streaming, browsing, and everyday work, with plans offering up to 500 Mbps download speeds and a 77/100 Speed Score. The faster Amplified and All-In options are available to about 60% of West Palm Beach, while the Rely plan offers up to 400 Mbps and the same Speed Score, but availability is address-dependent and fixed wireless can be less consistent than cable or fiber, so check your address before choosing.
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 West Palm Beach
Satellite internet can handle streaming, video calls, and everyday browsing, but its higher latency may feel less responsive than wired connections. Starlink’s Residential Max plan offers up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, with a 77/100 Speed Score that is above the West Palm Beach average of 67 and availability across 100.0% of the city. It is a competitive satellite option, though checking other technologies at your address is worthwhile if low latency or consistently responsive gaming matters most.
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
Satellite internet gives Starlink broad availability and a top plan with speeds up to 400 Mbps download and 40 Mbps upload for $130 per month, but satellite latency can be noticeable for video calls, gaming, and other real-time activities. It can be a useful choice where wired service is limited, though you should check your address for fiber or cable first, since those technologies are generally better for modern everyday use.
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 West Palm Beach
At $94.99/mo for the first 12 months, then $119.99/mo, HughesNet’s Fusion plan buys up to 100 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, but its 22/100 Speed Score is below West Palm Beach’s city average of 67. HughesNet’s lower-cost Select and Lite plans reduce the price to $49.99/mo and $39.99/mo initially, but also lower speeds to up to 50/5 Mbps and 25/3 Mbps, respectively. Satellite service is available to 100.0% of the city, yet its higher latency and limited performance make it worth checking which other technologies reach your specific address first.
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
HughesNet costs $39.99/mo for up to 25 Mbps, $49.99/mo for up to 50 Mbps, or $94.99/mo for up to 100 Mbps, but these satellite plans offer below-average performance for modern streaming, gaming, and video calls. Satellite service is available to 100.0% of West Palm Beach, though its higher latency can affect interactive activities. Check your address for fiber or cable first, since HughesNet is best viewed as a fallback when faster wired options are unavailable.
Available Plans
Gso Satellite
Cheapest and Fastest Internet Plans in West Palm Beach
All 22 product lines from the 7 providers with published pricing here, showing the price you would be quoted today and what it reverts to.
Showing 10 of 22 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~97.4%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~97.4%CoverageCable
- Xfinity1 Gig1,000 MbpsDownload77Our score$50Per month~97.4%CoverageCable
- Xfinity300 Mbps$40/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)300 MbpsDownload70Our score$40Per month~97.4%CoverageCable
- Xfinity2 Gig$100/mo for 60 months (w/ AutoPay & paperless billing, new customers, 5-Year Price Guarantee)2,000 MbpsDownload90Our score$100Per month~64.7%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~60.3%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~60.3%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~60.3%CoverageFixed Wireless
Prices are the current promotional rate where one is advertised. Sourced monthly from each provider’s own site; availability varies by address.
Best Fit by Household Type in West Palm Beach
Best Fit
Students & Roommates
Choose Xfinity 300 Mbps for broad availability and simultaneous everyday use.
The plan reaches about 97% of West Palm Beach at $40 monthly for the first 12 months.
Check first: Confirm the address, because Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps tier reaches only about 65%.
Best Fit
Remote Workers
Choose AT&T Fiber 1 GIG where available for strong upload and download performance.
AT&T's 1,000/1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 51% of the city.
Check first: Fiber availability varies by address, even within neighborhoods such as El Cid.
Best Fit
Gamers & Streamers
Choose AT&T Internet 5 GIG where available for the city's fastest listed fiber tier.
Its 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 44% of West Palm Beach.
Check first: Do not assume this speed across AT&T's broader city footprint.
Best Fit
Rural & Edge-of-City Homes
Start with Starlink Residential 100 Mbps when wired service is unavailable.
Starlink's 100 Mbps plan is available everywhere in West Palm Beach.
Check first: Starlink costs $55 monthly, with availability but no wired-speed consistency guarantee.
Internet Providers by ZIP Code in West Palm Beach
El Cid 33405
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Fast fiber households.
AT&T 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 83% of El Cid's ZIP, the strongest listed provider figure.
Flamingo Park 33401
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for Broad cable availability.
Xfinity's 2,000 Mbps cable tier reaches about 38% of Flamingo Park's ZIP.
Northwood 33407
Xfinity is currently the strongest option for High-speed cable service.
Xfinity 2,000 Mbps cable reaches about 53% of Northwood's ZIP, exceeding AT&T's 5,000 Mbps reach.
ZIP 33406
AT&T is currently the strongest option for Fiber availability.
AT&T 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 64% of ZIP 33406, while Xfinity 2,000 Mbps reaches about 36%.
Internet providers near West Palm Beach
Coverage can change completely a few miles down the road. If you’re moving to or shopping just outside West Palm Beach, check the neighboring market directly.
West Palm Beach Internet FAQs
Who is the best internet provider in West Palm Beach, FL?
Xfinity is the best overall provider, with cable up to 2,000 Mbps reaching about 65% of West Palm Beach. AT&T is faster where available, offering 5,000/5,000 Mbps fiber to about 44% of the city, so check your address before choosing.
What is the fastest internet in West Palm Beach, FL?
AT&T fiber is fastest where available, reaching about 44% of West Palm Beach at up to 5,000/5,000 Mbps. Xfinity is the best overall provider, with its 2,000 Mbps cable tier reaching about 65%, making availability the key decision.
Which internet provider covers the most of West Palm Beach, FL?
Xfinity has the largest non-satellite footprint, covering about 99% of West Palm Beach overall. Satellite service is available everywhere, while Xfinity's 300 Mbps plan reaches about 97% and provides a broadly available wired option.
What is the cheapest internet plan in West Palm Beach, FL?
Breezeline Internet 100 Mbps is the cheapest plan at $20 per month for 12 months, delivering 100 Mbps and reaching about 3% of West Palm Beach. Its limited availability means most addresses should compare other providers after checking eligibility.
Can I get fiber internet in West Palm Beach?
AT&T's 5,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 44% of West Palm Beach, while its 1,000 Mbps fiber reaches about 51%. Fiber availability is address-specific, so even nearby homes may receive different technology options.
What internet speed do I need in West Palm Beach?
Xfinity's 300 Mbps plan reaches about 97% of West Palm Beach and suits many households using video calls, streaming, and routine browsing. Larger shared households should check faster tiers, including Xfinity's 1,200 Mbps option, which reaches about 97%.
Can two homes in the same ZIP get different options?
Yes. Provider qualification often changes by block, apartment building, or infrastructure segment.
How We Analyze Internet in West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach report service availability from each provider.
Data Coverage for West Palm Beach
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.