Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in DeSoto County, FL

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In DeSoto County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 7.18% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 175 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.

Fiber Internet Service Provider in DeSoto County

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

7.18%

Avg. Speed:

175 Mbps

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1-833-578-6906

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

DeSoto County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

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1-844-784-2127

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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1-833-311-2117

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)

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1-833-562-8571

Where in DeSoto County is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key

Fiber is available in 7.18% of DeSoto County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in DeSoto County above to see who has service at your home.

How fast is fiber internet in DeSoto County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in DeSoto County.

Fiber Internet Speed Key

The average DeSoto County home can get up to 175 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 940 Mbps, which 1.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.61% of homes can only purchase plans up to 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeSoto County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of DeSoto County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in DeSoto County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeSoto County you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fiber in the county.

• Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.07% of DeSoto County homes.
• Cable is fastest for 11.40% of the county.
• DSL is fastest for 62.03%.
• Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.49%.
• Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of DeSoto County homes.

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink Fiber in DeSoto County, FL

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 7.18%, or 2,504 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeSoto County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeSoto County.

Centurylink availability maps and coverage info

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeSoto County customers is up to 175 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in DeSoto County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

• 14.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
• 35.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
• 11.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
• 16.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
• 22.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeSoto County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 DeSoto County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 166 Mbps.

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Centurylink's DeSoto County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

• 14.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
• 32.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
• 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
• 11.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
• 16.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
• 22.4% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

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1-833-578-6906

 

DeSoto County Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in DeSoto County compare to the rest of Florida?

Fiber internet speeds in DeSoto County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 175 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 7.18% in DeSoto County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

What does fiber 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.