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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 90% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 10% |
| Spectrum | $50.00 |
500 - 1000 Mbps
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Cable | 100% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 98% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| 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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.25%
3 providers - 88.70%
4+ providers - 10.46%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 34685 ZIP code 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 34685 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 88% of those living in the 34685 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 34685 area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 34685, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 34685 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic and cable options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 34685 ZIP code, covering 90% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 10% of the area. Palm Harbor’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 34685 ZIP code.
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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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 34685 ZIP code, covering 90% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 34685 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Palm Harbor, $48.32.
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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 a limited number of households in the 34685 ZIP code, covering 10% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 34685 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 Palm Harbor, $48.32.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Palm Harbor, $0.31.
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 34685 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Palm Harbor's providers, 337 Mbps.
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**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
Spectrum offers a cable and fiber hybrid internet connection with competitive pricing for speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** with no data caps or contracts. Spectrum also offers internet and cable TV bundles.
A modem is included with all Spectrum Internet® plans. Spectrum charges $10/mo. for Advanced WiFi for its lower-tier plan, but it’s included with Spectrum Internet® Gig.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 34685 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 34685 and the greater Palm Harbor area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Palm Harbor at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Palm Harbor at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 34685 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 34685 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in 34685. The next fastest internet provider in the 34685 ZIP code is WOW!, offering download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 34685 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Palm Harbor, $48.32.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 34685 ZIP code, covering 98% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in 34685 and is available to 90% of households.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
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.
*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2024 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. 09/17/24.
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