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| Cox | $49.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.197% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.046% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 9.077% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 91.97%
2 providers - 13.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 32%, broadband coverage in Valparaiso is much lower than the rest of Florida - 97%, and much lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Valparaiso area will have access to cable, which covers 28% of Valparaiso residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 4.350% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.050% of those living in Valparaiso.
There are five internet providers serving the Valparaiso area, and 13.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Valparaiso's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 94.0 Mbps | 57.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Cox | 179.0 Mbps | 25.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Valparaiso.
The largest internet providers in Valparaiso are CenturyLink, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Valparaiso.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Valparaiso residents, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Valparaiso’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Valparaiso 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Valparaiso covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, $50.99.
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 Valparaiso, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Valparaiso. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 312 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 Valparaiso covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, $50.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valparaiso, $1.00.
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 Valparaiso. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 312 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Valparaiso covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valparaiso 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $50.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valparaiso, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Valparaiso. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 312 Mbps.
Cox is the fastest internet provider in Valparaiso with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.197% of households in Valparaiso. The next fastest internet provider in Valparaiso is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 9.077% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Valparaiso with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $50.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Valparaiso, covering 2.046% of the city.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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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.
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