In DeSoto County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 89.09% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 85 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in DeSoto County, FL.
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DeSoto County, FL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in DeSoto County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
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
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in DeSoto County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.09% of DeSoto County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in DeSoto County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in DeSoto County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in DeSoto County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average DeSoto County home can get up to 85 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 24.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeSoto County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of DeSoto County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in DeSoto County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeSoto County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.39% of DeSoto County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.51% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.78%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.89%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.43% of DeSoto County homes.
DSL 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 89.09%, or 30,270 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 6 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 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for DeSoto County customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 27.4% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In DeSoto County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 7 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 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
DeSoto County DSL 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 DSL internet in DeSoto County compare to the rest of Florida?
DSL internet speeds in DeSoto County are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 85 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 89.09% in DeSoto County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 DSL internet 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 DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hardee County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Highlands County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glades County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hendry County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hickman County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Howell County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Houghton County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hot Spring County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hocking County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hill County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds