In DeSoto County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 192 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in DeSoto County
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
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 DeSoto County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of DeSoto County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Rapid Systems. Call one of the companies with service in DeSoto County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in DeSoto County.
How fast are internet speeds in DeSoto County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in DeSoto County.
Internet Speed Key
The average DeSoto County home can get up to 192 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 11.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeSoto County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of DeSoto County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in DeSoto County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeSoto County you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in DeSoto County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the DeSoto County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in DeSoto County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
DeSoto County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, DeSoto County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. DeSoto County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, DeSoto County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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 DSL in DeSoto County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 88.24%, or 30,762 people, have Centurylink DSL 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 most of DeSoto County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 23 different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeSoto County customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeSoto County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 13 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 40.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in DeSoto County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 11.40%, or 3,975 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, northeast, central, north, and south DeSoto County area. XFINITY 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.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all DeSoto County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeSoto County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSoto County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
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 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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- 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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- 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
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in DeSoto County, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 34,862 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeSoto County area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of DeSoto County.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all DeSoto County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other DeSoto County fixed wireless providers. Rapid Systems offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSoto County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in DeSoto County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 40.45%, or 14,102 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire DeSoto County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeSoto County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all DeSoto County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other DeSoto County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSoto County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ethx Fixed Wireless in DeSoto County, FL
Ethx fixed wireless coverage
About 5.73%, or 1,998 people, have Ethx fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest DeSoto County area. Ethx is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeSoto County.
Ethx fixed wireless download speeds
Ethx is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethx fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from Ethx goes up to 25 Mbps, and all DeSoto County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Ethx fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ethx fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethx is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other DeSoto County fixed wireless providers. Ethx offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSoto County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless in DeSoto County, FL
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.07%, or 1,769 people, have Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest DeSoto County area. Suncoast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeSoto County.
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Suncoast Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeSoto County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeSoto County. The fastest plan anyone in DeSoto County can order from Suncoast Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all DeSoto County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Suncoast Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeSoto County fixed wireless providers. Suncoast Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeSoto County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
DeSoto County Internet 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 internet in DeSoto County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in DeSoto County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 1,061 Mbps in Florida versus 192 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.24% versus 100.00% in DeSoto County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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
- Hardee County, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lee County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hendry County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weakley County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hot Spring County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Preston County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huron County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rhea County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds