Compare Margate internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Margate – 54 Mbps
FL – 141 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Margate – 7 Mbps
FL – 43 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Margate.
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.66%
2 providers - 98.75%
3 providers - 5.04%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Margate 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 Margate area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Margate residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 35% of those living in Margate.
There are four internet providers serving the Margate area, and 98.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Margate'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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AT&T | 58 Mbps | 6 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Margate.
The largest internet providers in Margate are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Margate.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Margate residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Margate’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Margate 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Margate covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Margate 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 Margate, $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 Margate, $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 Margate. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Margate's providers, 528 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Margate covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Margate 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 Margate, $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 Margate, $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 Margate. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Margate's providers, 528 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Margate covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Margate 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Margate, $54.99.
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 Margate, $2.04.
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 Margate. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Margate's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Margate with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Margate. The next fastest internet provider in Margate is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.383% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Margate with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Margate, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Margate, covering 6.383% of the city.
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