In Highlands County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 86.34% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 242 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Cable Internet Service Provider in Highlands County

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

86.34%

Avg. Speed:

242 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Highlands County are not shown.

 

Highlands County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Highlands County is cable internet available?

Highlands County, FL map of cable internet availability

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Cable is available in 86.34% of Highlands County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Highlands County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is cable internet in Highlands County?

The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Highlands County.

Highlands County, FL map of the fastest cable internet speeds

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The average Highlands County home can get up to 242 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 81.76% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Highlands County.

Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Highlands County, and slower in the north areas of the county.

Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Highlands County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Highlands County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.86% of Highlands County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 84.48% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.24%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.41%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Highlands County homes.

 

Cable Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Highlands County, along with details on where in Highlands County and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Highlands County, FL

XFINITY cable coverage

About 86.34%, or 85,293 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 242 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in Highlands County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 5.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 94.7% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In Highlands County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highlands County cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highlands County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.

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XFINITY's Highlands County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 86.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Highlands County Cable by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Highlands County or any of the areas nearby.

How does cable internet in Highlands County compare to the rest of Florida?

Cable internet speeds in Highlands County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 242 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 86.34% in Highlands County.

What zip codes have cable internet?

Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Highlands County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Cable Coverage
89.83%
55.13%
95.75%
96.79%
88.48%
Zip Code
Cable Coverage
77.31%
38.08%
50.65%
82.30%
0.00%

What does cable internet look like in other counties?

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