In Glades County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 92.04% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 332 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.
4 Internet Service Providers in Glades County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Glades County are not shown.
Glades 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 Glades County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 92.04% of Glades 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 Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in Glades County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Glades County.
How fast are internet speeds in Glades County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Glades County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Glades County home can get up to 332 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 26.57% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 0.50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Glades County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Glades County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Glades County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Glades 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 less than 1% of Glades County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.57% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 58.19%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.45%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 7.96% of Glades County homes.
Internet Market Health in Glades County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Glades 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 Glades County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Glades County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Glades County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, 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. Glades County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Glades County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Glades County, along with details on where in Glades County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Glades County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 89.74%, or 11,562 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Glades County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Glades County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glades County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 19 different maximum speeds throughout Glades County. The fastest plan anyone in Glades 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 Glades County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Glades County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 26.57%, or 3,423 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, west, and north Glades County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Glades County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glades County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Glades County. The fastest plan anyone in Glades County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Glades County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Glades County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 31.72%, or 4,087 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Glades 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 a small portion of Glades County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glades County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Glades County. The fastest plan anyone in Glades County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades 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 Glades County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Florida Broadband Fixed Wireless in Glades County, FL
Florida Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 2.18%, or 281 people, have Florida Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and southeast Glades County area. Florida Broadband is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Glades County.
Florida Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Florida Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Glades County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Florida Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Glades County. The fastest plan anyone in Glades County can order from Florida Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Glades County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 22.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Florida Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Glades County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Florida Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Florida Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Glades County fixed wireless providers. Florida Broadband 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 Glades County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 8.0 Mbps. On average, Florida Broadband customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
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- 22.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
Glades County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Glades County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Glades County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Glades County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 1,061 Mbps in Florida versus 332 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.24% versus 92.04% in Glades County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Glades 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
- Hendry County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- DeSoto County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Collier County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Martin County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Lucie County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Bollinger County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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