In Sarasota County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 97.97% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 8.6 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.
DSL Internet Service Provider in Sarasota County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Sarasota County are not shown.
Sarasota County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Sarasota County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 97.97% of Sarasota County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Sarasota County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Sarasota County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Sarasota County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Sarasota County home can get up to 8.6 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 12 Mbps, which 48.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sarasota County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Sarasota County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Sarasota County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sarasota County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.51% of Sarasota County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.65% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sarasota County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sarasota County, along with details on where in Sarasota County and at what speeds.
Earthlink DSL in Sarasota County, FL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 97.97%, or 371,750 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sarasota County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sarasota County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sarasota County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from Earthlink goes up to 12 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sarasota County customers is up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 49.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Sarasota County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sarasota County DSL providers. Earthlink 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 Sarasota County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 0.93 Mbps.
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- 89.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.1 Mbps
Sarasota County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sarasota County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Sarasota County compare to the rest of Florida?
DSL internet speeds in Sarasota County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 8.6 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 97.97% in Sarasota County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sarasota County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Charlotte County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clackamas County, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mobile County, AL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds