*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 - 99.83%
2 providers - 92.97%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 34231 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 34231 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in the 34231 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 34231 area, and 92.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 34231, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 34231 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing fiber-optic, cable, and satellite options to the area.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 34231 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Sarasota’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 34231 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.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 34231 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 34231 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Sarasota, $52.49.
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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 34231 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 34231 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 Sarasota, $52.49.
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 Sarasota, $1.81.
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 34231 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sarasota's providers, 62 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 34231 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 34231 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 Sarasota, $52.49.
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 Sarasota, $1.81.
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 34231 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sarasota's providers, 62 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 34231 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 34231. The next fastest internet provider in the 34231 ZIP code is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 34231 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sarasota, $52.49.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 34231 ZIP code, covering 94% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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