*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.98%
2 providers - 93.03%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Florence is comparable to the rest of Alabama - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Florence area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Florence residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in Florence.
There are four internet providers serving the Florence area, and 93.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Florence's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 8.0 Mbps | 0.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 180.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 123.0 Mbps | 95.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Florence.
The largest internet providers in Florence are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Florence.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Florence residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Florence’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Florence residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Florence covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Florence to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Florence, $54.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Florence, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Florence. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Florence's providers, 297 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Florence covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Florence residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Florence, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Florence, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Florence. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Florence's providers, 297 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Florence covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Florence where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Florence, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Florence, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Florence. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Florence's providers, 297 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Florence with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 85% of households in Florence. The next fastest internet provider in Florence is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.989% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Florence with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Florence, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Florence, covering 2.989% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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