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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.900% |
| Dais Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 7.090% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Florida High Speed Internet 
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- | 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.88%
2 providers - 93.16%
3 providers - 6.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 92%, broadband coverage in the 32778 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 32778 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 90% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 11% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.130% of those living in the 32778 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 32778 area, and 93.16% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 32778, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 32778 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 32778 ZIP code, covering 86% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 85% of the area. Tavares’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 32778 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 32778 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 32778 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 Tavares, $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 Tavares, $1.99.
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 32778 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tavares's providers, 322 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 nearly all households in the 32778 ZIP code, covering 85% 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 Tavares, $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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tavares, $1.99.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 32778 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tavares's providers, 322 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 32778 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 32778 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 Tavares, $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 Tavares, $1.99.
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 32778 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tavares's providers, 322 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 32778 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 86% of households in 32778. The next fastest internet provider in the 32778 ZIP code is Dais Communications , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.090% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 32778 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tavares, $53.74.
Dais Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 32778 ZIP code, covering 7.090% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 32778 and is available to 3.900% of households.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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