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What is the best internet provider in Lehigh Acres?

Quantum Fiber is the best internet service provider in Lehigh Acres. Quantum Fiber offers symmetrical download and upload speeds, which other ISPs in Lehigh Acres don't. Xfinity and T-Mobile Home Internet provide service to this Florida city as well, so there are a few solid home internet options.

Are you searching for the cheapest plans or the fastest speeds in Lehigh Acres? Look no further than Xfinity, which takes the top spot for both factors. Xfinity's Connect plan costs $20 per month for speeds up to 75 megabits per second -- the most affordable price for broadband in Lehigh Acres. For speed, Xfinity's Gigabit Extra plan offers 1,200Mbps for $85 monthly.

Our methodology

CNET considers speeds, pricing, customer service and overall value to recommend the best internet service in Lehigh Acres across several categories. Our evaluation includes referencing a proprietary database built over years of reviewing internet services. We validate that against provider information by spot-checking local addresses for service availability. We also do a close read of providers' terms and conditions and, when needed, will call ISPs to verify the details.

Despite our efforts to find the most recent and accurate information, our process has some limitations you should know about. Pricing and speed data are variable: Certain addresses may qualify for different service tiers, and monthly costs may vary, even within a city. The best way to identify your particular options is to plug your address into a provider's website.

Also, the prices, speed and other information listed above and in the provider cards below may differ from what we found in our research. The cards display the full range of a provider's pricing and speed across the US, according to our database of plan information provided directly by ISPs. At the same time, the text is specific to what's available in Lehigh Acres. The prices referenced within this article's text come from our research and include applicable discounts for setting up automatic payments each month, a standard industry offering. Discounts and promotions might also be available for signing a term contract or bundling multiple services.

To learn more about how we review internet providers, visit our full methodology page.

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Best internet provider in Lehigh Acres

Our take - We like to say that fiber connectivity is your best bet for broadband, and Quantum Fiber proves it by offering symmetrical speeds, reasonable prices and no hidden fees. The Federal Communications Commission reports that service from Lumen Technologies, which owns Quantum Fiber, is available to more than 94% of households in the area. Just ensure you're not getting stuck with CenturyLink, the company's much slower DSL service.

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Cheapest internet in Lehigh Acres

Our take - If your address isn't serviceable by Quantum Fiber, it most likely will be by Xfinity. This cable ISP offers the cheapest and fastest plans in Lehigh Acres: $20 per month for 75Mbps and $85 for 1.2 gigabits. With various plans to choose from, Xfinity can fit whatever your needs are for home internet.

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150 - 6,000 Mbps

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Best fixed wireless in Lehigh Acres

Our take - Though it won't give you speeds higher than 245Mbps, T-Mobile Home Internet may be an enticing option because of its flat-rate pricing and simple service details. T-Mobile Home Internet costs $60 per month, or $40 for eligible mobile customers, and doesn't enforce any data caps or contracts.

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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

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How to find internet deals and promotions in Lehigh Acres

The best internet deals and top promotions in Lehigh Acres depend on what discounts are available during that period. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Lehigh Acres internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Many, however, including Quantum Fiber, T-Mobile and Verizon, run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide to the best internet deals.

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What's a good internet speed?

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 FCC. 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.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Lehigh Acres

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike with 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 at 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:

Though the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who 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 also 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.

The Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America have completed Phase 1 construction of St. Peter Claver Place Apartments, an affordable housing complex within the Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard redevelopment area in Fort Myers.

St. Peter Claver Place Apartments provides affordable housing for qualified residents, those who make up to 60% of the Area Median Income. Phase 1 includes 136 units consisting of two-bedroom, two-bath and three-bedroom, two-bath rental units. The monthly rents range from approximately $600 to $1,300. The community also features a clubhouse, playground and collaborative workspace. Each apartment includes stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, quartz countertops, vinyl tile flooring and a balcony or patio.

“We are extremely thankful for our continued partnership with the Diocese of Venice and the strong support from the city and elected officials to help bring this project to the community,” said Rick Miller, president of National Development of America. “We’re pleased to offer quality housing at rental rates that working people can actually afford.”

The recent ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by officials from both sides of the partnership between the Diocese of Venice in Florida and National Development of America, as well as Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson; Fort Myers Councilmembers Johnny Streets, Teresa Watkins Brown and Darla Bonk; Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Michele Hylton-Terry; and Florida Housing Finance Corporation Chair Ryan Benson.

“Throughout Fort Myers, people are in need of housing and, in particular, rental housing,” said Most Rev. Frank Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice. “We are excited to contribute to the residents of our community and help them. The Diocese will also help those who move in further by offering resident assistance programs.”

National Development and the Diocese of Venice embarked on this project eight years ago to address the critical demand for affordable rental housing in Southwest Florida. Through close partnership with the city of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency and Lee County Housing Authority, National Development of America was able to overcome various market challenges that significantly impacted the development.

“Our company started over 40 years ago in Fort Myers, and we are invested in this community. We are committed to its residents, and housing is our mission,” said Miller. “This is something we are very excited about and we are thankful for the opportunity to serve the community.”

National Development has recently completed other affordable housing projects throughout Florida, including Casa San Alfonso in Zolfo Springs and San Pedro at Meadow Park in Arcadia.

National Development of America is a Fort Myers-based developer that specializes in affordable and workforce housing. The company has developed communities throughout Florida, Louisiana and Texas, and coordinates general contracting and property management for its developments. Visit national-development.com.

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The third-costliest hurricane in United States history directly impacted Southwest Florida one year ago, forever changing the lives, and landscape, that so many call home.

Arriving as a high-end Category 4 storm with sustained wind gusts over 150 mph, Hurricane Ian is a storm that will never be forgotten by those who experienced its power. The system spanned more than 500 miles wide and was the most substantial storm to ever hit the Southwest Florida.

After evolving into a tropical storm on Sept. 21, by the time Ian had arrived to the Gulf side of Florida, it had increased to a Category 4 level storm, and even reached Category 5 criteria before making landfall just below peak strength.

Originally forecasted to impact further north along the coast, Ian had other plans and veered right towards Southwest Florida, officially arriving on Sept. 28.

When the wind and rain subsided, thousands of homes, and lives, were lost.

Ultimately, Ian resulted in 161 fatalities, 150 of which were in Florida with more than 70 occurring in Lee County, far and away the deadliest county for Ian.

Barrier Islands were underwater, bridges were collapsing, roofs were being ripped off like an old Band-Aid.

Lee County officials report the total estimated cost of the storm sits at $297.3 million, with the majority of costs associated with debris removal, solid waste, and emergency protective measures.

Since the storm, 6.29 million cubic yards of debris has been collected throughout the county, to go along with 3.83 million in vegetation, 2.3 million in construction and demolition debris, 36,000 cubic yards of concrete and 145,000 cubic yards of dirty sand.

The county and its residents have worked relentlessly to get back on its feet and restore some sense of normalcy to everyday life. Throughout the county, 101 parks are now open, with three being partially open and nine having to close.

While Ian will never be forgotten, residents around Southwest Florida hope to never face anything like it again.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia this morning.

The update was provided at the State Emergency Operations Center with Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue and Major General John Haas also in attendance.

Landfall is expected early Wednesday morning with evacuation orders being called across 22 counties. The governor also expanded the Executive Order to include three additional counties, bringing the total to 49 counties under a state of emergency.

Idalia strengthened to day to a Category 1 hurricane and is predicted to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane.

Life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds are becoming increasingly likely for portions of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

As of 11 a.m. was Italia approximately 120 miles west of the Dry Tortugas with a maximum sustained winds of 85 mph and is forecast to have the greatest impact to the state during the overnight hours of Tuesday through Wednesday afternoon.

Storm surge watch is in effect along the Gulf Coast from the Charlotte/Sarasota County border to the Collier/Monroe County border, including Charlotte Harbor.

Storm surge warning is in effect along the Gulf Coast from the Charlotte/Sarasota border to the Franklin/Gulf County border, including Tampa Bay.

Tropical storm watch is in effect for inland Collier and the Lower Keys.

Tropical storm warning is in effect for Baker, Bradford, Brevard Charlotte, Clay, coastal Collier, DeSoto, Duval, inland Franklin, Flagler, Gadsden, Gulf, Hardee, Lake, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Central and Eastern Marion, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St, Johns, Union, Volusia, and inland Wakulla counties, as well as the Dry Tortugas.

Hurricane watch is in effect for Eastern Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Leon, central Marion, Sarasota, Union, and inland Wakulla counties.

Hurricane warning is in effect for western Alachua, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, coastal Franklin, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, western Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Sumter, Suwanee, Taylor, and coastal Wakulla counties.

FDEM has launched the State Assistance Information Line, a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding an emergency or disaster situation impacting the State of Florida. Residents can call the SAIL hotline at 1-800-342-3557.

Source: Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis

Lehigh News

Beginning Tuesday, August 1, the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) will be conducting system flushing and temporarily change the disinfection process for the drinking water supply in the Lehigh Acres service area.

The FGUA conducts system flushing as part of its prudent utility practice. Flushing will remove sediment from the system that has been in the pipes for some time. Sediment left in the pipes has led to odor and discoloration in some communities, which occurs as chlorine that is used to treat the water subsides.

When the FGUA temporarily changes the disinfection process, the water will be disinfected with free chlorine rather than combined chlorine/ammonia (chloramines).

This conversion to free chlorine (which is a stronger, faster-acting disinfectant) from chloramines (which is a longer-lasting disinfectant) allows the FGUA to perform a water distribution system purge as recommended by the Department of Environmental Protection for water utilities using chloramines as their primary disinfectant.

This temporary change in disinfection is expected to end Monday, August 21.

This process will not cause adverse health effects.

However, during this period, customers may notice some discoloration and or cloudiness in their potable water, they may also find air pockets in the system. The discoloration and air are harmless. Customers may want to run water through the tap until it runs clear if this should happen.

Some areas may also experience a temporary fluctuation in water pressure or slight increase in the taste and odor of chlorine.

Customers who use tap water for kidney dialysis at home should properly monitor their process for complete neutralization of disinfectant residual and should contact their doctor for more information.

Customer should call the FGUA at (239) 368-1615 with any questions or visit the FGUA website at www.FGUA.com for additional information on this process.

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