In Alachua there are 2 internet service providers, with Windstream Communications being the most popular. Windstream Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Windstream Communications customers had an average download speed of 25 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps. In addition to Windstream Communications, cable and fiber internet service is also available from Cox Communications.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 47 ms |
| Cox Communications Cable Fiber | 159 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 40 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Windstream Communications is the most popular provider in Alachua offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 25 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,163 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alachua. 29% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 60% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 23 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 356 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 34 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 9 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 308 Mbps | 177 Mbps | 25 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 613 Mbps | 621 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 33 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 51 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 39 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 55 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 50 ms |
Cox Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Alachua offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 159 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 375 recent tests.
Cox Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alachua. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 72 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 21 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 41 Mbps | 34 Mbps | 22 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 284 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 50 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 284 Mbps | 39 Mbps | 50 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 328 Mbps | 81 Mbps | 49 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 288 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 40 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 400 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 404 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 41 ms |
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