*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 - 96.65%
2 providers - 92.64%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in Stock Island 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 Stock Island area will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of Stock Island residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 78% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in Stock Island.
There are four internet providers serving the Stock Island area, and 92.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Stock Island's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Stock Island are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Stock Island.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Stock Island residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Stock Island’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Stock Island 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Stock Island covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Stock Island 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 Stock Island, $54.99.
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 Stock Island, $2.29.
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 Stock Island. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stock Island's providers, 273 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 nearly all households in Stock Island covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Stock Island 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 Stock Island, $54.99.
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 Stock Island, $2.29.
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 Stock Island. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stock Island's providers, 273 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Stock Island covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Stock Island 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Stock Island, $54.99.
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 Stock Island, $2.29.
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 Stock Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stock Island's providers, 273 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Stock Island with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Stock Island. The next fastest internet provider in Stock Island is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Stock Island with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stock Island, $54.99.
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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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.
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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