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Find internet providers serving the 32606 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 42% |
AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
Cox | $119.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.177% |
Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 1.569% |
GRUCom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 28% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 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 22, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 94.89%
3 providers - 27.97%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 32606 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 32606 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of households. Cable 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 58% of those living in the 32606 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 32606 area, and 94.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 32606, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 32606 ZIP code are AT&T and Cox bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 32606 ZIP code, covering 91% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 42% of the area. Gainesville’s third most-available internet provider, Cox, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 32606 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 32606 ZIP code, covering 91% 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 32606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 477 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 32606 ZIP code, covering 42% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 32606 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 32606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 42% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 477 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Cox offers broadband to nearly all households in the 32606 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 32606 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Cox start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Cox offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in 32606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 477 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 32606 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 32606 and the greater Gainesville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gainesville at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gainesville at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 32606 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 32606 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 42% of households in 32606. The next fastest internet provider in the 32606 ZIP code is Cox, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 6.177% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 32606 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 32606 ZIP code, covering 42% of the city. GRUCom also offers fiber internet in 32606 and is available to 28% 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%.
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.
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.