In Highlands County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 230 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 Highlands County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Highlands County are not shown.
Highlands 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 Highlands County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Highlands 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 Florida High Speed Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Highlands County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Highlands County.
How fast are internet speeds in Highlands County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Highlands County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Highlands County home can get up to 230 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 4.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Highlands County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Highlands County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Highlands County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Highlands 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 1.86% of Highlands County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.48% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Highlands County homes.
Internet Market Health in Highlands County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Highlands 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 Highlands County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Highlands County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Highlands 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. Highlands County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Highlands County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Highlands County, along with details on where in Highlands County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Highlands County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.75%, or 96,560 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 22.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highlands County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 14 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 Highlands County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Highlands County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 86.34%, or 85,293 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 242 Mbps.
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- 5.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 94.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highlands 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 Highlands 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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- 5.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Highlands County, FL
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 2.08%, or 2,054 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, west, south, southeast, and east Highlands 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 Highlands County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 847 Mbps.
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- 89.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands County fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 Highlands County is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.77 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 845 Mbps.
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- 89.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
Florida High Speed Internet Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 98,786 people, have Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. Florida High Speed Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Highlands County.
Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Florida High Speed Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Florida High Speed Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Highlands County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Florida High Speed Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Florida High Speed Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highlands County fixed wireless providers. Florida High Speed Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highlands County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
The Home Town Network Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
The Home Town Network fixed wireless coverage
About 99.02%, or 97,821 people, have The Home Town Network fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. The Home Town Network is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
The Home Town Network fixed wireless download speeds
The Home Town Network is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, The Home Town Network fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from The Home Town Network goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Highlands County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
The Home Town Network fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for The Home Town Network fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, The Home Town Network is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Highlands County fixed wireless providers. The Home Town Network offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highlands County is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Highlands County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 44.12%, or 43,589 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, northwest, west, east, south, and north Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 6.91%, or 6,822 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Highlands County.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Highlands County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Highlands County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Highlands County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Highlands County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Highlands County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 1,061 Mbps in Florida versus 230 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 Highlands County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Highlands 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
- DeSoto County, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okeechobee County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hendry County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian River County, FL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Roanoke City, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Yamhill County, OR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wicomico County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Albemarle County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds