| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.244% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 87% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 17% |
| GRUCom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.550% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 98.35%
2 providers - 86.74%
3 providers - 12.24%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Alachua is comparable to the rest of Florida - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Alachua area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Alachua residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in Alachua.
There are six internet providers serving the Alachua area, and 86.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Alachua's six internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox | 136.0 Mbps | 79.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Windstream | 37.0 Mbps | 13.0 Mbps | DSL |
| AT&T | 33.0 Mbps | 28.0 Mbps | DSL |
| GRUCom | 60.0 Mbps | 71.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Viasat | 58.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alachua.
The largest internet providers in Alachua are Cox, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Alachua.
Cable internet from Cox is available to nearly all Alachua residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Alachua’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Alachua 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.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in Alachua covering 87% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Alachua residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Alachua, $59.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alachua, $1.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Alachua. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alachua's providers, 86 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 Alachua covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Alachua 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alachua, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alachua, $1.62.
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 Alachua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Alachua's providers, 86 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Alachua covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Alachua 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Alachua, $59.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alachua, $1.62.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Alachua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Alachua's providers, 86 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Alachua with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.244% of households in Alachua. The next fastest internet provider in Alachua is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Cox offers the cheapest internet in Alachua with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Alachua, $59.99.
Windstream is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Alachua, covering 17% of the city. GRUCom also offers fiber internet in Alachua and is available to 7.550% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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