Welcome back to the sunshine. If you spend your winters in Southwest Florida, getting your internet sorted is probably on your first-week to-do list — right after unpacking and finding out which restaurants survived the summer. Here’s how to make it the easy part.
If you’re already an ETHX customer
Did you put your service on a seasonal Vacation Hold before you left in the spring? Then you’re in great shape:
- One call turns it back on. Your equipment stayed installed and your account stayed ready — no technician visit, no re-setup. Call or text 239-689-1000 and we’ll flip it back to full service, usually the same day.
- No surprises on the bill. You paid the small $10/month hold while you were away instead of a full bill for an empty house.
If you didn’t set up a hold before leaving, no problem — we’ll still get you reconnected fast, and we’ll set you up with a hold for next spring so it’s even easier next year.
If you’re new to Southwest Florida this season
Welcome — you picked a good spot. Getting connected is quick:
- Call ahead with your seasonal address (ideally before you arrive). Snowbird season is our busy season, so booking early means you’re online day one.
- We’ll tell you what’s available at that exact address — fiber where it’s built, fixed wireless everywhere in between. Fixed wireless installs typically happen within a few days since there’s no digging or street work.
- No long-term commitment. Month-to-month service means you’re never locked in for a place you only live in part of the year.
Why part-time residents like ETHX
- No contracts. Stay month to month; pause with a Vacation Hold when you fly north.
- No data caps, no credit check, and straightforward pricing.
- Local support. When something’s not right, you reach real people in Southwest Florida — by phone or text at 239-689-1000 — not a call center that’s never seen a hurricane.
You came here to relax, not to fight with an internet company. Let’s make this the simplest thing on your list.
Call or text 239-689-1000, or check availability online, and we’ll get you connected for the season.
Related guides: Snowbird Internet in Florida: Vacation Hold · Moving to Southwest Florida · No-Contract Internet in SWFL
Frequently asked questions
I'm a snowbird who just got back to Florida — how do I turn my internet back on?
If you put your ETHX service on a seasonal Vacation Hold before you left, it's one phone call to reactivate — no reinstall, no new-customer setup, your equipment is still on the wall. Call or text 239-689-1000 and we'll have you back online, often the same day.
I'm new to Southwest Florida this winter — how fast can I get internet?
Fixed wireless can usually be installed within a few days because there's no street construction involved. Call ahead before you arrive with your seasonal address and we'll line up an install around your move-in so you're connected on day one.
Do I have to sign a contract if I'm only here part of the year?
No. ETHX is month-to-month with no contract, and when you head back north you can drop to a seasonal Vacation Hold for just $10/month (up to 7 months) instead of paying full price or canceling and re-installing next year.
Can I get internet at a seasonal rental or in a condo/community?
Often yes — it depends on your exact address. ETHX serves homes, condos, and multi-dwelling communities across Lee and Charlotte Counties with fiber and fixed wireless. Give us the address and we'll tell you what's available.
See if ETHX is available at your address.
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