| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 90% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.315% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 13% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 95% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ipacket Networks | - | - | Wireless | 28% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.54%
2 providers - 97.40%
3 providers - 92.84%
4+ providers - 11.62%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Panama City Beach residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 76% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% of those living in Panama City Beach.
There are seven internet providers serving the Panama City Beach area, and 97.40% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Panama City Beach's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 189.0 Mbps | 35.0 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 156.0 Mbps | 112.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 132.0 Mbps | 12.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Panama City Beach.
The largest internet providers in Panama City Beach are AT&T, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Panama City Beach.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Panama City Beach residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Panama City Beach’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 13% of Panama City Beach 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Panama City Beach covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Panama City Beach 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Panama City Beach, $44.99.
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 Panama City Beach, $0.45.
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 Panama City Beach. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City Beach's providers, 444 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Panama City Beach covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Panama City Beach, $0.45.
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 Panama City Beach. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City Beach's providers, 444 Mbps.
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Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Panama City Beach covering 13% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Panama City Beach residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Panama City Beach, $44.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Panama City Beach, $0.45.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Panama City Beach. These download speeds are available to 13% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City Beach's providers, 444 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Panama City Beach, you’ll likely have options from cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Panama City Beach, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Panama City Beach and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Panama City Beach at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Panama City Beach at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Panama City Beach residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Panama City Beach with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 90% of households in Panama City Beach. The next fastest internet provider in Panama City Beach is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 8.315% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Panama City Beach with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Panama City Beach, $44.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Panama City Beach, covering 95% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Panama City Beach and is available to 8.315% of households.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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%.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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