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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 97.62%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 33955 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 33955 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 82% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 8.650% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.460% of those living in the 33955 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 33955 area, and 97.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 33955, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 33955 ZIP code are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all in the 33955 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 99% of the area. Punta Gorda’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 33955 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 33955 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 33955 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 Punta Gorda, $53.74.
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 Punta Gorda, $2.24.
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 33955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Punta Gorda's providers, 75 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.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to all households in the 33955 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Punta Gorda, $53.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Punta Gorda, $2.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 33955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Punta Gorda's providers, 75 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 the 33955 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 33955 ZIP 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 Punta Gorda, $53.74.
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 Punta Gorda, $2.24.
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 33955 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Punta Gorda's providers, 75 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 33955 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in 33955. The next fastest internet provider in the 33955 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 33955 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Punta Gorda, $53.74.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
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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