In Sarasota County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 84.44% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 118 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 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
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 Sarasota County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 84.44% of Sarasota 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 Sarasota County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sarasota County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sarasota County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sarasota County home can get up to 118 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 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, 83.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 115 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sarasota County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Sarasota County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
Frontier Communications Fiber in Sarasota County, FL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 83.61%, or 317,262 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sarasota County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sarasota County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sarasota County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Sarasota County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Sarasota 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 Sarasota County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sarasota County is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
Sarasota County Fiber 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 fiber internet in Sarasota County compare to the rest of Florida?
Fiber internet speeds in Sarasota County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 968 Mbps in Florida versus 118 Mbps in the county. The state has less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Florida is 94.78% versus 84.44% in Sarasota County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 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
- Charlotte County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clackamas County, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mobile County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds