In Hardee County there are 4 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 144 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 Hardee County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Hardee County are not shown.
Hardee 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 Hardee County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Hardee 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 Hardee County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hardee County.
How fast are internet speeds in Hardee County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hardee County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hardee County home can get up to 144 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 25.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hardee County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hardee County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hardee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hardee County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Hardee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 53.23% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 21.37%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hardee County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hardee County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hardee 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 Hardee County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Hardee County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hardee County homes have between 1 and 3 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. Hardee County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Hardee County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hardee County, along with details on where in Hardee County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Hardee County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 96.84%, or 26,856 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hardee County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hardee County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout Hardee County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardee County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hardee County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 27.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hardee County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 53.23%, or 14,761 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hardee County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hardee County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hardee County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardee County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hardee County customers is up to 240 Mbps.
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- 5.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hardee County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hardee County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Hardee County is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 5.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Hardee County, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 27,731 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hardee County area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Hardee County.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardee County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardee County can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hardee County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hardee County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hardee 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 Hardee 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 Hardee County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 28.09%, or 7,790 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, southeast, southwest, south, northeast, west, and north Hardee 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 Hardee County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardee County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardee County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hardee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hardee 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hardee 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 Hardee County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hardee County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hardee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hardee County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Hardee County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 1,061 Mbps in Florida versus 144 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 Hardee County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hardee 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
- DeSoto County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highlands County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Marion County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gladwin County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, KS: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- King George County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randolph County, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bee County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, NE: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fredericksburg City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, OK: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Iosco County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds