In Polk County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 44.84% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 129 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 Polk County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Polk County are not shown.
Polk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Polk County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 44.84% of Polk County. Areas in green have fiber 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 Polk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 129 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Polk County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Polk County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.02% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 95.80% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.47%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Polk County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Polk County, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 44.77%, or 269,538 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Polk County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Florida?
Fiber internet speeds in Polk County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 129 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 44.84% in Polk County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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.
Nearby Counties
- Osceola County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Orange County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pasco County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Seminole County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tulsa County, OK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monmouth County, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- District of Columbia, DC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Davidson County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, CO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds