Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Monthly equipment fee |
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Cox ConnectAssist Read full review | $30 | 100Mbps | None |
T-Mobile Home Internet Read full review | $50 ($30 with eligible mobile plans) | 245Mbps | None |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Read full review | $60 ($35 with eligible mobile plans) | 300Mbps | None |
CenturyLink Read full review | $55 | 100Mbps | $15 (optional) |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
The best internet deals and top promotions in Ocala depend on what discounts are available during a given time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.
How many members of your household use the internet?
Ocala internet providers, such as Verizon, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, including Cox, CenturyLink and T-Mobile Home Internet, run the same standard pricing year-round.
For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.
Provider | Starting price | Max download speed | Max upload speed | Data cap | Connection type |
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Cox Go Beyond Fast Read full review | $110 | 2,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Cox Go Super Fast Read full review | $70 | 1,000Mbps | 100Mbps | 1.25TB | Cable |
Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet Read full review | $80 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) | 1,000Mbps | 75Mbps | None | Fixed wireless |
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Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. So what’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
While the answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
What is the best internet service provider in Ocala?
Cox is the best internet service provider in Ocala, offering the fastest speeds and some of the lowest starting prices. Equipment is included in the price for the first two years; after that, it costs $15 a month.
Is fiber internet available in Ocala?
Yes, fiber internet is technically available in Ocala, but only 2.5% of households can access it, according to FCC data. Cox and Quantum Fiber both offer some fiber service in the area.
Who is the cheapest internet provider in Ocala?
Cox and T-Mobile Home Internet both offer plans starting at $50 a month in Ocala.
Which internet provider in Ocala offers the fastest plan?
Cox offers the fastest internet plan in Ocala, with download speeds up to 2,000Mbps and upload speeds up to 100Mbps for $110 a month.
Source: cnet.com