Internet providers in Sarasota, FL

Internet in Sarasota

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Sarasota area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Sarasota Residential Internet Coverage

The coastal community of Sarasota has dozens of established neighborhoods, many of which are served by multiple internet service providers.

Through Frontier, residents and businesses have access to advanced fiber internet service. Starting in the western coastal neighborhoods of Lido Key and Saint Armands, the service area runs east to the city limits in Glen Oaks and Beechwood. The network reaches Indian Beach in the north and Granada in the south.

All of Sarasota enjoys high-speed cable internet from Xfinity. The network hits the outlying points of Sarasota, as well as central neighborhoods like Laurel Park, Alta Vista, and Southside Village.

High-speed fiber internet is provided by FPL FiberNet to almost all of Sarasota. Only small parts of Lido Shores and Bay Isle fall outside the FPL FiberNet service area.

Brighthouse Networks has a small service area that is limited to the northern part of Sarasota. The neighborhoods of Central Cocoanut, Indian Beach, Sapphire Shores, and Amaryllis Park can access Brighthouse Networks internet.

Finally, DSL is available through Frontier Communications in all of Sarasota.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Sarasota

Average download speed
241.98 Mbps

Average upload speed
92.85 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
16.13 ms

Average jitter
6.57 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Sarasota?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Sarasota internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Hotwire Communications	Fiber	10000 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Hotwire Communications
Suncoast Broadband	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for Suncoast Broadband