*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 - 98.10%
2 providers - 97.00%
3 providers - 6.23%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Plantation 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 Plantation area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Plantation residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 43% of those living in Plantation.
There are five internet providers serving the Plantation area, and 97.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Plantation's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Plantation are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Plantation.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Plantation residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Plantation’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Plantation 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 Plantation covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Plantation 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 Plantation, $52.99.
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 Plantation, $1.96.
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 Plantation. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plantation'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Plantation covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Plantation 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 Plantation, $52.99.
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 Plantation, $1.96.
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 Plantation. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plantation'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Plantation covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Plantation 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Plantation, $52.99.
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 Plantation, $1.96.
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 Plantation. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Plantation's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Plantation with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in Plantation. The next fastest internet provider in Plantation is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 9.233% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Plantation with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Plantation, $52.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Plantation, covering 9.233% of the city. Frontier also offers fiber internet in Plantation and is available to 7.823% of households.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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