Best Internet Providers in Tampa, FL

Tampa Internet Resources for Low-Income Families

While most Floridians connect to the internet routinely, there’s still an alarming number of households that struggle to maintain internet access due to the cost of service and hardware. For those who find staying connected increasingly difficult due to financial constraints, we put together some resources to help you ease the burden. Read on to find valuable information regarding free or low-cost computers, virtual learning opportunities, and free internet access in Tampa:

Discounted Distance Learning Devices in Tampa

• Computers With Causes: Computers With Causes is a national non-profit that takes computer donations, prepares them for their next life of use, and gifts them to people with financial needs. Contact them directly to find out about eligibility requirements.
• Tampa Bay Technology Center: This non-profit organization focuses on educating the community about computers and technology. From time to time, they offer free computer repair sessions, and you don’t have to be a member to bring your laptop in for assessment or repair. 

Besides local and nationally-based non-profit organizations, several local Tampa businesses sell refurbished computers and accessories at discounted prices. Take a look at the following companies to see if they can provide an affordable laptop for your needs:

• Performance Computer Group
• All About Computers Etc.
• The Laptop Experience

Remote Learning Programs and Virtual Child Care Centers in Tampa

• Kids Out and About Tampa: Kids Out and About Tampa features an extensive list of upcoming online virtual events in various interests such as the arts, reading, music, crafting, and more.
• Fun4TampaKids: In addition to various in-person events and activities for kids in the Tampa area, Fun4TampaKids has a well-populated virtual class and activity page. Take a look if you’re interested in finding some fun online activities for your kids while at home, including arts, crafts, music lessons, and more.
• ZooTampa: ZooTampa at Lowry Park offers hours of engaging resources and activities online, including videos of different zoo events, online games, and puzzles.
• Glazer Children’s Museum: Glazer Children’s Museum at home provides access to a wide variety of activities to stimulate your child’s love of learning and interaction with others. The site is organized into six different interest areas for your child to explore in-depth: eat, experiment, explore, make, move, and solve.
• The Crayola Experience: Crayola has a site devoted strictly to online experiences called “The Crayola Experience.” On this site, you’ll find a ton of arts and crafts projects, experiments, and art apps.

Free Wireless Internet Access in Tampa

• WifiMap.io Tampa Free Wi-Fi Map
• Wiman Tampa Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
• Wi-Fi Space Tampa Free Wi-Fi Map

Many public Wi-Fi spots are available also in Tampa. Take a look at the following locations to see if one of them might be a good fit for your area:

• Jesuit High School (SSID: Highwoods-Guest) — 4701 N Himes Ave.
• Tampa International Airport (SSID: TPA) — 4100 George J Bean Pkwy
• Coleman Middle School (SSID: HCPS-Guest) — 1724 S Manhattan Ave.
• Tampa Medical Tower (SSID: FMC-Patient-Wifi) — 2727 W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.
• Cyrus Greene Park (SSID: N9517_7E3C9E) — 2101 E Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd.

You can also make use of our Wi-Fi map found below. Each marker indicates the type of establishment providing free internet access and its location:

Free Wireless Internet Access in Tampa, FL

6800 N Dale Mabry Hwy

Tampa, FL 33614

1313 N Tampa St

Tampa, FL 33602

1403 N. Howard Avenue

Tampa, FL 33607

4401 N Himes Ave

Tampa, FL 33614

5501 W Waters Ave

Tampa, FL 33634

2920 E Henry Ave

Tampa, FL 33610

315 East Kennedy Boulevard

Tampa, FL 33602

11250 North 56th Street

Temple Terrace, FL 33617

601 E. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33602

3801 Corporex Park Dr

Tampa, FL 33619