In Gilchrist County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 95.14% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,003 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.
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8 Internet Service Providers in Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County are not shown.
Gilchrist County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 95.14% of Gilchrist County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Fiber by Central Florida. Now you can call companies in Gilchrist County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gilchrist County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gilchrist County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gilchrist County home can get up to 2,003 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gilchrist County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gilchrist County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gilchrist County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gilchrist County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.06% of Gilchrist County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.86% of Gilchrist County homes.
Internet Market Health in Gilchrist County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Gilchrist 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, Gilchrist County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, and dsl, 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. Gilchrist 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, Gilchrist County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gilchrist County, along with details on where in Gilchrist County and at what speeds.
Fiber by Central Florida Fiber in Gilchrist County, FL
Fiber by Central Florida fiber coverage
About 95.06%, or 16,982 people, have Fiber by Central Florida fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilchrist County area. Fiber by Central Florida is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gilchrist County.
Fiber by Central Florida fiber download speeds
Fiber by Central Florida is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fiber by Central Florida fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from Fiber by Central Florida goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Gilchrist County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fiber by Central Florida fiber upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fiber by Central Florida fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fiber by Central Florida is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Gilchrist County fiber providers. Fiber by Central Florida offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilchrist County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Gilchrist County, FL
Windstream DSL coverage
About 32.15%, or 5,743 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, east, west, and central Gilchrist County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilchrist County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilchrist County customers is up to 120 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilchrist County DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 Gilchrist County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
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- 8.9% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 47.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Gilchrist County, FL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 15.68%, or 2,801 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, southeast, central, west, and southwest Gilchrist County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilchrist County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Gilchrist County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilchrist County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilchrist County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Gilchrist County, FL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 15.68%, or 2,801 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, southeast, central, west, and southwest Gilchrist County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilchrist County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Gilchrist County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilchrist County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilchrist County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Gilchrist County, FL
Windstream fiber coverage
About 12.12%, or 2,166 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, northeast, east, and west Gilchrist County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gilchrist County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilchrist County customers is up to 1,886 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gilchrist County fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 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 Gilchrist County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,886 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gilchrist County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.77%, or 15,143 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilchrist 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 much of Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilchrist County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than 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 average compared to other Gilchrist County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 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 Gilchrist County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gilchrist County, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 46.94%, or 8,386 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilchrist County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Gilchrist County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gilchrist County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gilchrist County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gilchrist County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gilchrist County, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 16.90%, or 3,019 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilchrist County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilchrist County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilchrist County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 3.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilchrist County fixed wireless 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 Gilchrist County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gilchrist County, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 16.90%, or 3,019 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gilchrist County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gilchrist County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gilchrist County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gilchrist County. The fastest plan anyone in Gilchrist County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gilchrist County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gilchrist County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Gilchrist County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Gilchrist County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gilchrist County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gilchrist County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gilchrist County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Gilchrist County are slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 4,092 Mbps in Florida versus 2,003 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.08% versus 95.14% in Gilchrist County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gilchrist 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
- Dixie County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Levy County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alachua County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Suwannee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bradford County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Baker County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Platte County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leelanau County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Letcher County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lewis County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Limestone County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phelps County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds