Living in the Sunshine State is great, but choosing a cable TV provider can be a headache. For most Floridians, whether you’re in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville, the choice boils down to two giants: Xfinity (Comcast) and Spectrum (Charter).
But as prices soar and contracts get longer, is the “best” cable plan a good deal? Let’s review the options and then introduce a powerful alternative that’s saving Floridians hundreds per year.
Top Cable TV Providers in Florida (2026)
It’s a two-horse race in most of Florida. Here’s how they stack up.
1. Xfinity (Comcast)
- Where: Dominant in many markets, including Miami-Dade, Jacksonville, and parts of Central Florida.
- The “Pro”: Fast internet speeds (Gigabit) and the popular X1 TV platform. Their bundles are very aggressive… at first.
- The “Con”: Contracts (1-2 years) are almost always required for the best prices. The biggest complaint is the fee-stacking. Expect your advertised price to be much lower than your actual bill, thanks to “Broadcast TV Fees” and “Regional Sports Fees” (for Bally Sports Florida, etc.) that can add $20-$40/month.
2. Spectrum (Charter)
- Where: Also widely available, with a huge presence in the Orlando and Tampa Bay markets.
- The “Pro”: Their main advantage is “no contracts” on their plans. This gives you the freedom to leave if they raise your rates.
- The “Con”: Their “TV Select” plan starts around $70/month, but this price is only a 12-month promotion. After a year, your bill will jump. To get sports or more entertainment, you have to add packages, which also include the dreaded (and non-optional) Regional Sports Fee.
The Hidden Costs of Cable in Florida
You’re a sports fan, so you need the Bally Sports channels to watch the Marlins, Heat, or Lightning. Or maybe you just want local news. With cable, you pay extra for both, even if it’s supposed to be “included.”
- Regional Sports Fee (RSN Fee): Florida has some of the highest RSN fees in the country. This is a mandatory monthly charge (often $15-$25+) that you pay even if you don’t watch sports.
- Broadcast TV Fee: A fee for your “free” local channels (ABC, NBC, CBS).
- Equipment Rental: $10-$15 per month for every TV in your house.
It’s a system designed to lock you in and charge you more.
The Smarter Switch: Why Floridians Are Choosing IPTV
Why pay $150/month for a cable package that’s 70% channels you don’t watch, just to be locked in a contract?
There’s a better way. IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) uses your internet connection to stream thousands of high-definition channels for a single low price.
Meet TVPLUSSTREAM: Florida’s Best Cable Alternative
TVPLUSSTREAM is the premium IPTV service built for people who are done with cable. We offer more content, more flexibility, and more value than any plan from Xfinity or Spectrum.
Why is TVPLUSSTREAM the better choice?
- All Florida Sports: Get Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Sun, and all the national sports networks (ESPN, FS1, etc.). Plus, get every NFL, NBA, and MLB package. All included. No “RSN Fee.”
- 20,000+ Channels: Get every channel from Xfinity and Spectrum’s most expensive plans, plus thousands of international and premium channels.
- 60,000+ VOD Library: Get a massive on-demand library of movies and shows.
- No Contracts, No Hidden Fees: One simple, transparent monthly price. Cancel anytime.
- Works on All Your Devices: Stop paying rental fees. Use our service on your Firestick, Smart TV, or smartphone.
Before you commit to another 2-year contract, try TVPLUSSTREAM and see what it feels like to get all the content without the hidden fees.
