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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.093% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.169% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rapid Systems  | $54.95 | 10 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 2.267% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.20%
2 providers - 5.45%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 29%, broadband coverage in Arcadia is much lower than the rest of Florida - 97%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Arcadia area will have access to DSL, which covers 26% of Arcadia residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 5.750% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.230% of those living in Arcadia.
There are five internet providers serving the Arcadia area, and 5.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Arcadia's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 18.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 126.0 Mbps | 18.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 11.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| CenturyLink | 8.0 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Arcadia.
The largest internet providers in Arcadia are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Arcadia.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to nearly all Arcadia residents, covering 87% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Arcadia’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Arcadia 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Arcadia covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Arcadia 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Arcadia, $53.98.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Arcadia, $2.35.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Arcadia. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Arcadia's providers, 262 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 Arcadia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Arcadia 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Arcadia, $53.98.
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 Arcadia, $2.35.
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 Arcadia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Arcadia's providers, 262 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 Arcadia covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Arcadia 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Arcadia, $53.98.
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 Arcadia, $2.35.
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 Arcadia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Arcadia's providers, 262 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Arcadia with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.093% of households in Arcadia. The next fastest internet provider in Arcadia is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 87% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Arcadia with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Arcadia, $53.98.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Arcadia, covering 0.169% of the city.
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Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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