Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The average starting monthly price in Port St. Lucie is around $46. The cheapest internet offering belongs to Xfinity's $20-a-month 150Mbps plan. Customers can bump up the speed to 300Mbps for just $15 more. Other providers offer internet below the monthly average price in the city. For example, Verizon and T-Mobile both offer discounts to eligible mobile customers.
Provider | Starting monthly price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Xfinity Connect Read full review | $20 | 150Mbps | $15 gateway rental (optional) |
Xfinity Connect More Read full review | $35 | 300Mbps | $15 gateway rental (optional) |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($35 with eligible mobile plan) | 100Mbps | None |
AT&T Internet Air Read full review | $55 | 225Mbps | None |
AT&T Fiber Read full review | $55 | 300Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($40 with eligible mobile plan) | 245Mbps | None |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Port St. Lucie depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
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Port St. Lucie internet providers, such as Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, such as AT&T and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
In the latest Ookla speed test data, Port St. Lucie had a median download speed of 307Mbps. Nearby, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale had only 230Mbps and 229Mbps, respectively. Port St. Lucie also performed much better than its state, with Florida placing at 273Mbps.
Provider | Starting monthly price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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AT&T Fiber 5000 Read full review | $250 | 5,000Mbps | 5,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
AT&T Fiber 2000 Read full review | $150 | 2,000Mbps | 2,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Extra Read full review | $85 | 1,200Mbps | 35Mbps | 1.2TB if using own equipment; none if renting with Xfinity | Cable |
AT&T Fiber 1000 Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 1,000Mbps | None | Fiber |
Xfinity Gigabit Read full review | $80 | 1,000Mbps | 20Mbps | 1.2TB if using own equipment; none if renting with Xfinity | Cable |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers that come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
Some of your broadband options could be limited depending on where you are in the city. Xfinity's cable internet service has the widest coverage in the area, but as we say here at CNET, fiber is the gold standard of all the connection types. AT&T's fiber-optic connection is available to about one in four households but offers symmetrical speeds that might just be what your home requires.
What is the best internet service provider in Port St. Lucie?
Is fiber internet available in Port St. Lucie?
What is the cheapest internet provider in Port St. Lucie?
Xfinity Connect is the cheapest internet service in Port St. Lucie, costing $20 per month for speeds up to 150Mbps. AT&T Internet Air, a fixed wireless option, offers a $55-per-month plan for 225Mbps download speeds. Verizon and T-Mobile also offer eligible mobile customers discounted rates that bring the monthly costs down to $35 to $40 monthly.
Which internet provider in Port St. Lucie offers the fastest plan?
AT&T Fiber offers the fastest speeds in Port St. Lucie. Customers can get symmetrical speeds up to 5 gigabits for $250 monthly, and a 2-gigabit plan is also available for $150 monthly. Xfinity is the next best thing, offering 1.2 gigabits for $85. The downside is that, unlike AT&T Fiber, Xfinity doesn't offer symmetrical speeds with its plans.
Source: cnet.com