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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 2.849% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 36% |
| Cablevision of Marion County | - | - | Cable | 14% |
| Dais Communications | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.246% |
| 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.
**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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.73%
2 providers - 99.59%
3 providers - 16.81%
4+ providers - 1.25%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in The Villages 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 The Villages area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of The Villages residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 23% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 9.600% of those living in The Villages.
There are seven internet providers serving the The Villages area, and 99.59% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among The Villages's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 22.0 Mbps | 3.0 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 167.0 Mbps | 15.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 21.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 133.0 Mbps | 139.0 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in The Villages.
The largest internet providers in The Villages are Xfinity and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to The Villages.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all The Villages residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 73% of the area. The Villages’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 36% of The Villages 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in The Villages covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but The Villages 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 The Villages, $52.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in The Villages, $0.65.
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 The Villages. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Villages's providers, 325 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 most households in The Villages covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in The Villages 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 The Villages, $52.99.
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 The Villages, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in The Villages. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Villages's providers, 325 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to some, but not many households in The Villages covering 36% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout The Villages than other internet types.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in The Villages, $52.99.
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 The Villages, $0.65.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in The Villages. These download speeds are available to 36% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all The Villages's providers, 325 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of The Villages, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside The Villages, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in The Villages and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Villages at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in The Villages at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many The Villages residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in The Villages with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in The Villages. The next fastest internet provider in The Villages is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.849% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in The Villages with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in The Villages, $52.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in The Villages, covering 36% of the city. Dais Communications also offers fiber internet in The Villages and is available to 1.246% of households.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
*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
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