In Gulf County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 97.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 709 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Gulf 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 Gulf County are not shown.
Gulf 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Gulf County
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Internet service is available in 97.58% of Gulf 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Gulf County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Gulf County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Gulf County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Gulf County home can get up to 709 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 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, 2.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gulf County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Gulf County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Gulf County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gulf 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 36.32% of Gulf County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 31.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 16.83%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.42% of Gulf County homes.
Internet Market Health in Gulf County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Gulf 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 Gulf County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.6 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Gulf County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Gulf County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Gulf County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Gulf County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gulf County, along with details on where in Gulf County and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Gulf County, FL
Fidium DSL coverage
About 89.70%, or 12,730 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gulf County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Gulf County.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from Fidium goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gulf County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 37.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 62.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Gulf County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gulf County DSL providers. Fidium 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 Gulf County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 37.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 62.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Gulf County, FL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 64.59%, or 9,166 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, west, southwest, east, north, and central Gulf County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gulf County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gulf County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Gulf County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gulf County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gulf County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Gulf County, FL
Fidium fiber coverage
About 30.02%, or 4,261 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, west, southwest, northwest, northeast, north, and central Gulf County area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gulf County.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from Fidium goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gulf County customers is up to 959 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Gulf County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Gulf County fiber providers. Fidium 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 Gulf County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 959 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Gulf County, FL
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 24.31%, or 3,450 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Gulf County area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Gulf County.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Gulf County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Gulf County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Gulf County fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gulf County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gulf County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.65%, or 12,723 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Gulf 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 most of Gulf 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 Gulf 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 Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf 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 Gulf County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gulf 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 Gulf 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 Gulf 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gulf County, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 50.21%, or 7,126 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, south, north, northwest, east, and southwest Gulf County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gulf County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gulf County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gulf 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 Gulf County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Gulf County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Gulf County, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 50.21%, or 7,126 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, west, south, north, northwest, east, and southwest Gulf County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gulf County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Gulf County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gulf 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 Gulf County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Gulf County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gulf County, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 7.10%, or 1,007 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, and east Gulf County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Gulf County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gulf County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Gulf County. The fastest plan anyone in Gulf County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Gulf County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Gulf 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 Gulf County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Gulf County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Gulf County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gulf County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Gulf County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Gulf County are much slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 4,092 Mbps in Florida versus 709 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.08% versus 97.58% in Gulf County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gulf 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
- Franklin County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wakulla County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Leon County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lafayette County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Escambia County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cleveland County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Conejos County, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax County, NM: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffey County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coal County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coahoma County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cloud County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds