| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.630% |
| Dais Communications | - | - | Cable | 85% |
| Dais Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 59% |
| Dais Communications | - | - | DSL | 1.208% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.96%
2 providers - 99.31%
3 providers - 85.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Marco Island 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 Marco Island area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Marco Island residents. 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 63% of those living in Marco Island.
There are five internet providers serving the Marco Island area, and 99.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Marco Island's five 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 | 180.0 Mbps | 16.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 13.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Marco Island.
The largest internet providers in Marco Island are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Marco Island.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Marco Island residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 97% of the area. Marco Island’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Marco Island 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Marco Island covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Marco Island 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 Marco Island, $53.74.
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 Marco Island, $1.99.
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 Marco Island. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marco Island's providers, 325 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Marco Island covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Marco Island 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Marco Island, $53.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Marco Island, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Marco Island. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Marco Island's providers, 325 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Marco Island covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Marco Island 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 Marco Island, $53.74.
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 Marco Island, $1.99.
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 Marco Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Marco Island's providers, 325 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Marco Island with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Marco Island. The next fastest internet provider in Marco Island is Dais Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 85% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Marco Island with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Marco Island, $53.74.
Dais Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Marco Island, covering 59% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in Marco Island and is available to 3.630% of households.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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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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