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Shop the best Marathon internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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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 98%, 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 95% of Marathon residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% 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 1,000 Mbps.
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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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Marathon, $42.49.
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 Marathon, $2.02.
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 Marathon. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Marathon's providers, 523 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 Oct 13, 2021.
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 $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Marathon, $42.49.
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 Marathon, $2.02.
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 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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*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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, $42.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marathon, $2.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 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 significantly higher than average in Marathon at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Marathon at $50/mo. for speeds up to 5 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 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in Marathon. The next fastest internet provider in Marathon is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 95% 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, $42.49.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Marathon, covering 15% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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%.