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In the Tampa metro area there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 42.99% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Tampa
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Tampa metro area are not shown.
Tampa Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Tampa metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 42.99% of the Tampa metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Tampa metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Tampa metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Tampa metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Tampa home can get up to 25 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Tampa metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the Tampa metro area, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Tampa metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Tampa metro area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.24% of Tampa homes.
- Cable is fastest for 96.05% of the city.
- 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 Tampa homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Tampa metro area, along with details on where in the Tampa metro area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Tampa, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 42.32%, or 1,177,758 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tampa area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Tampa metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Tampa metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tampa fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Tampa, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 1.06%, or 29,579 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Tampa area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Tampa metro area.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Tampa metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Tampa metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Tampa metro area can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Tampa customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Tampa metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tampa fixed wireless providers. Rapid Systems offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Tampa metro area is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Tampa Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Tampa metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Tampa metro area compare to the rest of Florida?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Tampa metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 25 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 42.99% in the Tampa metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Tampa metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Tampa, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Palm River-Clair Mel, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Egypt Lake-Leto, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- East Lake-Orient Park, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Temple Terrace, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Carrollwood, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Town ‘n' Country, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Magdalene, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brandon, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mango, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Houston, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Brooklyn, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Orlando Metro, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Antonio Metro, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds