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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 67% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Florida High Speed Internet  | - | 5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 97.38%
2 providers - 75.72%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Fort Pierce North 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 Fort Pierce North area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Fort Pierce North residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fort Pierce North, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Fort Pierce North area, and 75.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Pierce North's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fort Pierce North are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fort Pierce North.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Fort Pierce North residents, covering 67% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Fort Pierce North’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fort Pierce North 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 most households in Fort Pierce North covering 67% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Fort Pierce North 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 Pierce North, $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 Pierce North, $2.29.
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 Fort Pierce North. These download speeds are available to 67% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Pierce North's providers, 72 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 Fort Pierce North covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Pierce North 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 Pierce North, $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 Pierce North, $2.29.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Fort Pierce North. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Pierce North's providers, 72 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 Fort Pierce North covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fort Pierce North 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 Pierce North, $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 Pierce North, $2.29.
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 Fort Pierce North. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Fort Pierce North's providers, 72 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Fort Pierce North with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 67% of households in Fort Pierce North. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Pierce North is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Fort Pierce North with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Pierce North, $54.99.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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%.
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.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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