Shop the best Melbourne 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 97.10%
3 providers - 0.70%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Melbourne 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 Melbourne area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Melbourne 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 29% of those living in Melbourne.
There are five internet providers serving the Melbourne area, and 97.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Melbourne's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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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| Viasat | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 200 Mbps | 171 Mbps | DSL |
| Florida High Speed Internet | 27 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 148 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Melbourne.
The largest internet providers in Melbourne are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Melbourne.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Melbourne residents, covering 86% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 13% of the area. Melbourne’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Melbourne 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 Melbourne covering 86% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Melbourne 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 Melbourne, $59.99.
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 Melbourne, $0.67.
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 Melbourne. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Melbourne's providers, 359 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Melbourne covering 13% 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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne, $59.99.
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 Melbourne, $0.67.
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 Melbourne. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Melbourne's providers, 359 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Melbourne covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Melbourne residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Melbourne, $59.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Melbourne, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Melbourne. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Melbourne's providers, 359 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Melbourne, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Melbourne, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Melbourne and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Melbourne at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Melbourne at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Melbourne residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Melbourne with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in Melbourne. The next fastest internet provider in Melbourne is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 13% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Melbourne with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Melbourne, $59.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Melbourne, covering 13% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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