*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.72%
3 providers - 86.44%
4+ providers - 31.24%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 32401 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 32401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in the 32401 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 32401 area, and 99.72% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 32401, 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 |
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| AT&T | 157 Mbps | 137 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 133 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Panama City.
The largest internet providers serving the 32401 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 32401 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Panama City’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 37% of residents in the 32401 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 32401 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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, $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, $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 32401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City's providers, 277 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 the 32401 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 32401 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, $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, $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 32401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City's providers, 277 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 Mediacom offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 32401 ZIP code, covering 37% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 32401 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, $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, $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 32401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 37% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Panama City's providers, 277 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 32401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 32401 and the greater Panama City area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Panama City at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Panama City at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 32401 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 32401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 32401. The next fastest internet provider in the 32401 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 32401 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Panama City, $44.99.
WOW! is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 32401 ZIP code, covering 84% of the city.
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.
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%.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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