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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 42% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.180% |
Windstream  | $19.99 | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.570% |
| GRUCom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| 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 - 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 cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% 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 5,000 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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*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 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $51.99.
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 Gainesville, $0.57.
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 2 Mbps in 32606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 477 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.
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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $51.99.
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 Gainesville, $0.57.
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 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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*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 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $51.99.
Cox customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $0.57.
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 32606 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster 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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gainesville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 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 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in 32606. The next fastest internet provider in the 32606 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 42% 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, $51.99.
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.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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%.
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