Internet providers in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Internet in Fort Walton Beach

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

Fort Walton Beach Residential Internet Coverage

If you're looking for high speed internet access in Fort Walton Beach, you're in the right place. This growing city is primarily home to military personnel and their families. This means that internet is even more essential than it is in other cities, since families rely on it to communicate with their loved ones. In total, 97% of Fort Walton Beach homes are in the coverage area of at least one internet service provider.

Cox Communications has a significant presence in Fort Walton Beach. Their cable network covers 97% of Fort Walton Beach homes. Another major cable provider in Fort Walton Beach is Mediacom. Service is primarily offered in the northern parts of the city.

Those looking for DSL often check out CenturyLink. CenturyLink has an established network that is accessible by 96% of Fort Walton Beach residents.

Business owners in Fort Walton Beach enjoy the high speeds of fiber optic service. This technology is available through Southern Light.

Is your internet running slow?

Chances are all that buffering and lag you’re experiencing is not normal. Test your internet speed with our helpful tool to find out if you need faster internet.

Test your current speed

Take our speed test so you can compare your internet service against the competition.

Test your speed to load comparison data

Download speed
000 Mbps

Upload speed
000 Mbps

Latency (ping)
00 ms

Jitter
00 ms

Compare to speeds in your area

Our averages are based on hundreds of thousands of speed tests just like yours.

Data based on internet speed tests performed in Fort Walton Beach

Average download speed
202.08 Mbps

Average upload speed
37.68 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
39.91 ms

Average jitter
8.14 ms

Looking for an easy way to test and track your internet speed anywhere?

Download our free, easy-to-use speed test app for quick and reliable results.

Internet Provider Availability Map

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Show availability for

Learn more about AT&T

What is the best internet provider in Fort Walton Beach?

AT&T - Great value
Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

See internet providers in nearby cities.

Wright Mary Esther Eglin AFB Hurlburt Field Destin Niceville Navarre Holley Miramar Beach Harold Crestview Milligan Holt East Milton

Compare internet providers in your area

Still unsure which internet provider to choose? Check out some of our head-to-head comparisons to help narrow down your decision.

Summary of Fort Walton Beach internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Cox Communications	Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Cox Communications
CenturyLink	DSL	60 Mbps	3.4/5	View Plans for CenturyLink
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
ispMint	5G Home	5 Mbps	4.5/5	View Plans for ispMint
WiFi LinkUp	Fixed Wireless	99 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for WiFi LinkUp