

Find internet providers serving the 32609 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 | 5.788% |
AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 74% |
Cox | $29.99 | 10 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 15% |
Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.061% |
GRUCom | - | - | Fiber-optic | 9.894% |
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 - 99.74%
2 providers - 82.03%
3 providers - 9.61%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 32609 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 32609 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 93% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in the 32609 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 32609 area, and 82.03% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 32609, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 32609 ZIP code are AT&T, Cox, and Windstream bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 32609 ZIP code, covering 74% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Cox, which covers 89% of the area. Gainesville’s third most-available internet provider, Windstream, offers DSL to around 15% of residents in the 32609 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 most households in the 32609 ZIP code, covering 74% 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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 32609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 322 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 32609 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Cox’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 32609 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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.00.
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 32609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 322 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.
DSL from Windstream offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 32609 ZIP code, covering 15% of the area.
DSL internet from Windstream 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 Windstream start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
Windstream customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.33 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gainesville, $2.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Windstream offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 8 Mbps in 32609 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gainesville's providers, 322 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 32609 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 32609 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 32609 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 32609 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.788% of households in 32609. The next fastest internet provider in the 32609 ZIP code is GRUCom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 9.894% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 32609 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gainesville, $37.99.
GRUCom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 32609 ZIP code, covering 9.894% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 32609 and is available to 5.788% of households.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.