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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.978% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Florida High Speed Internet  | - | 5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 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; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 92.91%
3 providers - 2.33%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sanford 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 Sanford area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sanford residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 31% of those living in Sanford.
There are six internet providers serving the Sanford area, and 92.91% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sanford's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 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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| Viasat | 29.0 Mbps | 2.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 208.0 Mbps | 158.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 171.0 Mbps | 19.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sanford.
The largest internet providers in Sanford are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Sanford.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Sanford residents, covering 75% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 21% of the area. Sanford’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of Sanford 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 most households in Sanford covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Sanford 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 Sanford, $53.99.
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 Sanford, $0.67.
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 Sanford. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 317 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Sanford covering 21% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Sanford than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $53.99.
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 Sanford, $0.67.
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 1,000 Mbps in Sanford. These download speeds are available to 21% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 317 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Sanford covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sanford residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $53.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sanford, $0.67.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Sanford. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sanford's providers, 317 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Sanford, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Sanford, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Sanford and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sanford at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Sanford at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Sanford residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Sanford with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in Sanford. The next fastest internet provider in Sanford is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 21% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Sanford with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sanford, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sanford, covering 21% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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