In Hardee County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 89.27% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Hardee County, FL.
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Hardee County, FL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hardee 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 Hardee County are not shown.
Hardee County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hardee County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 89.27% of Hardee 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 Hardee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hardee County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hardee County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hardee County home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 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, 66.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hardee County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hardee County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hardee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hardee County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.01% of Hardee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.57% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.61%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.54% of Hardee County homes.
DSL 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 89.27%, or 22,610 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 the slowest 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 5 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 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hardee County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Hardee County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Hardee County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hardee County DSL 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 DSL internet in Hardee County compare to the rest of Florida?
DSL internet speeds in Hardee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 19 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 89.27% in Hardee County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL 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 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
- Highlands County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Manatee County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Osceola County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glades County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bosque County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Worth County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brooks County, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wright County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wyandot County, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol City, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bremer County, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Breckinridge County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds