In Sarasota County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.98% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 962 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.
5 Internet Service Providers 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.98% of Sarasota 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 Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Sarasota County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Sarasota County.
How fast are internet speeds in Sarasota County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sarasota County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sarasota County home can get up to 962 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sarasota County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Sarasota County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Sarasota County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sarasota 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 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.
Internet Market Health in Sarasota County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sarasota 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 Sarasota County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Sarasota County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sarasota County homes have between 1 and 4 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. Sarasota County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Sarasota County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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.
Earthlink DSL in Sarasota County, FL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 97.97%, or 371,750 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sarasota County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sarasota County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sarasota County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from Earthlink goes up to 12 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sarasota County customers is up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 49.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Sarasota County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sarasota County DSL providers. Earthlink 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 Sarasota County is up to 1.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 0.93 Mbps.
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- 89.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.1 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Sarasota County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 95.65%, or 362,932 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sarasota County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sarasota County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sarasota County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 one of the slowest compared to other Sarasota County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sarasota County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
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
Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sarasota County, FL
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 97.21%, or 368,859 people, have Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, central, north, south, west, and east Sarasota County area. Suncoast Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sarasota County.
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Suncoast Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sarasota County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from Suncoast Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Sarasota County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Suncoast Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sarasota 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 above average compared to other Sarasota 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 Sarasota County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Sarasota County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 43.92%, or 166,645 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, north, southeast, west, south, and east Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County. The fastest plan anyone in Sarasota County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sarasota County Internet 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 internet in Sarasota County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Sarasota County are comparable versus the average speeds in Florida: 1,061 Mbps in Florida versus 962 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.24% versus 99.98% in Sarasota County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Charlotte County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glades County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clackamas County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berks County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mobile County, AL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds