Internet Providers in Ocala, Florida

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Home Internet Summary in Ocala, FL

In Ocala, Florida, Cox stands out as the top internet provider. With a cable connection delivering speeds up to 2 Gbps, Cox serves heavy users, gamers, and large households well. The starting price is $50 per month, offering robust value for the speed. It covers around 35.10% of Ocala, although some areas remain underserved.

CenturyLink provides another solid option in Ocala. Offering DSL connectivity and a max speed of 80 Mbps, it suits moderate users focused on streaming and browsing. With a starting price of $55 per month, CenturyLink covers 44.80% of the city, giving it broader reach than Cox.

Viasat Internet offers satellite service covering 100% of Ocala, with maximum speeds of 150 Mbps. Despite a higher starting price of $99.99 per month, its full coverage makes it crucial for residents lacking other connection types.

Best Internet Providers in Ocala, FL

The top three internet providers in Ocala are CenturyLink, Cox, and Spectrum. CenturyLink offers the best internet service in Ocala because it’s the most widely available and features a fiber optic connection. CenturyLink reaches 0.3 percent of Ocala, more than any other wired provider in the region. CenturyLink plans include download speeds up to 940 Mbps, with starting prices of $50 per month.

If CenturyLink doesn’t fit your needs, Cox covers about half of Ocala. Cox cable internet customers can experience download speeds up to 2 Gbps and bundle home phone and TV services with their plans. Cox plans start as low as $50 per month.

Spectrum gets an honorable mention, as its coverage area is much more limited than its competitors. If Spectrum is offered in your area, you might want to consider this provider, which offers download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Also, Spectrum bundles are convenient and cost-saving, with prices starting at $50 per month for 12 months.

Cox - Fastest Provider
Zito Media - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Cox - Great Value

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	CenturyLink AT&T Viasat T-Mobile Hughesnet XNET WiFi Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum Xfinity Cox Zito Media	35.07%

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Provider Connection Types in Ocala, FL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Ocala, FL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	48.41%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	88.96%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	10.5%