*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 - 97.72%
2 providers - 88.22%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Marathon 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 Marathon area will have access to cable, which covers 93% of Marathon residents. DSL 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 29% of those living in Marathon.
There are four internet providers serving the Marathon area, and 88.22% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Marathon's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 176.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 122.0 Mbps | 99.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Marathon.
The largest internet providers in Marathon are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Marathon.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Marathon residents, covering 82% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 15% of the area. Marathon’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 95% of Marathon 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 nearly all households in Marathon covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Marathon 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 Marathon, $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 Marathon, $2.04.
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 Marathon. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marathon's providers, 523 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 a limited number of households in Marathon covering 15% 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 Marathon 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 Marathon, $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 Marathon, $2.04.
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 Marathon. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marathon's providers, 523 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 Marathon covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Marathon 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 Marathon, $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 Marathon, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Marathon. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marathon's providers, 523 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Marathon, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Marathon, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Marathon and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Marathon at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Marathon at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Marathon residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Marathon with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 82% of households in Marathon. The next fastest internet provider in Marathon is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Marathon with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Marathon, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Marathon, covering 15% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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