In Sumter County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 74.09% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 62 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 Sumter County, FL.
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Sumter County, FL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Sumter 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 Sumter County are not shown.
Sumter County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sumter County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 74.09% of Sumter 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 Sumter County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Sumter County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Sumter County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Sumter County home can get up to 62 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 140 Mbps, which 4.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sumter County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Sumter County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Sumter County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sumter County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.75% of Sumter County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.76% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.42%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.87% of Sumter County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sumter County, along with details on where in Sumter County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Sumter County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 73.94%, or 95,943 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sumter County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter 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 Sumter County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 12 Mbps.
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- 5.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sumter County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sumter County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Sumter County compare to the rest of Florida?
DSL internet speeds in Sumter County are much faster versus the average speeds in Florida: 0.00 Mbps in Florida versus 62 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Florida is 0.00% versus 74.09% in Sumter County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sumter 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
- Lake County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Citrus County, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hernando County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Seminole County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Levy County, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Volusia County, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Brazoria County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Matagorda County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- San Juan County, NM: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Gregg County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harnett County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Humboldt County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allegan County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- La Crosse County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Napa County, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rapides Parish, LA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds