*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 - 99.19%
2 providers - 96.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 93% of Longboat Key residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 73% of those living in Longboat Key.
There are four internet providers serving the Longboat Key area, and 96.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Longboat Key's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 139.0 Mbps | 14.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 151.0 Mbps | 68.0 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Longboat Key.
The largest internet providers in Longboat Key are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, cable, and satellite options to Longboat Key.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Longboat Key residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Longboat Key’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Longboat Key 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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Longboat Key covering 95% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Longboat Key than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Longboat Key, $52.49.
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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 all households in Longboat Key covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key, $52.49.
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 Longboat Key, $1.81.
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 Longboat Key. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Longboat Key's providers, 62 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 Longboat Key covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Longboat Key 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Longboat Key, $52.49.
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 Longboat Key, $1.81.
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 Longboat Key. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Longboat Key's providers, 62 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Longboat Key with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Longboat Key. The next fastest internet provider in Longboat Key is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Longboat Key with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Longboat Key, $52.49.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Longboat Key, covering 95% of the city.
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.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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