2026 E-Insights Report

Percentage of Households without Internet Subscription

  • Tampa Bay showed one of the highest rates of households without internet access in 2016, ranking among the bottom five MSAs nationwide. However, the region has shown remarkable progress since then, cutting the share of unconnected households from over 14% in 2016 to just around 3% by 2024.
  • Despite strong improvement, Tampa Bay鈥檚 digital inclusion rate still trails behind leading MSAs such as Austin, Denver, and Seattle, where internet access gaps have nearly closed.
  • The steady decline across all MSAs highlights the nationwide expansion of broadband infrastructure and affordability programs, with Tampa Bay鈥檚 digital divide narrowing faster than in other Florida metros like Miami and Orlando.
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About: This indicator measures the percentage of households without any internet subscription, including broadband, cellular data, or satellite connections. It reflects disparities in digital access, which directly influence education, employment opportunities, and overall economic participation in a region. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), Table B28002: Presence and Types of Internet Subscriptions in Household