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Updated · 352today · Aug 18
Florida Ranks Sixth for U.S. Internet Speed at 176.08 Mbps, Beating 131.94 Mbps National Median
Updated
Updated · 352today · Aug 18

Florida Ranks Sixth for U.S. Internet Speed at 176.08 Mbps, Beating 131.94 Mbps National Median

1 articles · Updated · 352today · Aug 18

Summary

  • Florida posted a median broadband speed of 176.08 Mbps, placing sixth nationally in a new highspeedinternet.com ranking based on user tests.
  • More than 4.7 million speed tests collected between July 20, 2025, and July 20, 2026, underpinned the report, which put Florida well above the 131.94 Mbps U.S. median.
  • Delaware, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut and New York ranked ahead of Florida, while South Carolina, Maryland, Massachusetts and Tennessee completed the top 10.
  • All 10 fastest states topped 150 Mbps—three times the FCC's 50 Mbps broadband benchmark—and the national median rose 5.26% year over year from 125.35 Mbps.
  • Florida's average speed reached 246.38 Mbps, higher than its median, reflecting how relatively limited gigabit connections can lift statewide averages.

Insights

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