In Hillsborough County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 94.03% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 135 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hillsborough County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hillsborough County are not shown.
Hillsborough County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Hillsborough County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 94.03% of Hillsborough County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Hillsborough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hillsborough County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hillsborough County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hillsborough County home can get up to 135 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 92.08% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hillsborough County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hillsborough County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hillsborough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hillsborough County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.06% of Hillsborough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hillsborough County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hillsborough County, along with details on where in Hillsborough County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hillsborough County, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 93.92%, or 1,154,480 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hillsborough County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hillsborough County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Hillsborough County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hillsborough County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hillsborough County, FL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 1.85%, or 22,790 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hillsborough County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hillsborough County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hillsborough County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hillsborough County. The fastest plan anyone in Hillsborough County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hillsborough County customers is up to 975 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Hillsborough County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hillsborough County fiber providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hillsborough County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 603 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hillsborough County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hillsborough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hillsborough County compare to the rest of Florida?
Fiber internet speeds in Hillsborough County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 135 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 94.03% in Hillsborough County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hillsborough County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Pinellas County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sumter County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Nassau County, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bronx County, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allegheny County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hennepin County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds