*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 - 100%
2 providers - 97.12%
3 providers - 9.49%
4+ providers - 8.74%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 33309 ZIP code 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 33309 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 27% of those living in the 33309 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 33309 area, and 97.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 33309, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 33309 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 33309 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Fort Lauderdale’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 33309 ZIP code.
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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 the 33309 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 33309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Lauderdale's providers, 528 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 the 33309 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 33309 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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 35 Mbps in 33309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Lauderdale's providers, 528 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 the 33309 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 33309 ZIP 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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 Fort Lauderdale, $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 33309 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Lauderdale's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 33309 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 33309. The next fastest internet provider in the 33309 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 9.670% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 33309 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Lauderdale, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 33309 ZIP code, covering 9.670% of the city. Hotwire Communications Ltd. also offers fiber internet in 33309 and is available to 8.740% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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