In Highlands County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,231 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Highlands 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 Highlands County are not shown.
Highlands 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 99.61% of Highlands 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Highlands County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Highlands County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Highlands County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Highlands County home can get up to 1,231 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Highlands County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Highlands County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Highlands County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Highlands County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.11% of Highlands County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 78.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Highlands County homes.
Internet Market Health in Highlands County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Highlands 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 Highlands County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Highlands County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Highlands 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. Highlands County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Highlands County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Highlands County, along with details on where in Highlands County and at what speeds.
Centurylink DSL in Highlands County, FL
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.32%, or 98,524 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 19.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 2.4 Mbps.
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- 2.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Highlands County, FL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.40%, or 90,504 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southeast, west, east, north, south, and northeast Highlands County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 1,203 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Highlands County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Highlands County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 37 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 98.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fiber in Highlands County, FL
Conexon Connect fiber coverage
About 11.64%, or 11,786 people, have Conexon Connect fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, south, northeast, and southwest Highlands County area. Conexon Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Highlands County.
Conexon Connect fiber download speeds
Conexon Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conexon Connect fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Conexon Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Highlands County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect fiber upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Conexon Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conexon Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Highlands County fiber providers. Conexon Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highlands 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
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Highlands County, FL
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 2.78%, or 2,810 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northeast, northwest, southwest, and south Highlands County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Highlands County.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 1,151 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 73.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Highlands County fiber providers. XFINITY 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 Highlands County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 349 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 67.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Highlands County, FL
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.31%, or 1,327 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, and west Highlands County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Highlands County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 1,242 Mbps.
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- 27.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Highlands County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 Highlands County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 964 Mbps.
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- 40.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Highlands County, FL
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 1.21%, or 1,229 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, and southeast Highlands County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Highlands County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 817 Mbps.
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- 46.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Highlands County fiber 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 Highlands County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 809 Mbps.
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- 46.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 33.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.41%, or 88,491 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
Rapid Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 87.15%, or 88,222 people, have Rapid Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands County area. Rapid Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highlands County.
Rapid Systems fixed wireless download speeds
Rapid Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rapid Systems fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Rapid Systems goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Highlands County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 96.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rapid Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rapid Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rapid Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Highlands County fixed wireless providers. Rapid Systems 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 Highlands County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rapid Systems customers can get speeds up to 9.7 Mbps.
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- 96.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.22%, or 61,981 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, southeast, west, north, east, northeast, and southwest Highlands County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Highlands County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Highlands County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highlands 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 Highlands County, FL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.73%, or 56,419 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands 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 Highlands County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Highlands County, FL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.73%, or 56,419 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Highlands 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 Highlands County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highlands County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highlands County. The fastest plan anyone in Highlands 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 Highlands County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highlands 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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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 4.9 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Highlands County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Highlands County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Highlands County compare to the rest of Florida?
Internet speeds in Highlands County are much slower versus the average speeds in Florida: 4,092 Mbps in Florida versus 1,231 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Florida is 99.08% versus 99.61% in Highlands County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Highlands 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
- Hardee County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Okeechobee County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glades County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hendry County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlotte County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian River County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Androscoggin County, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ashtabula County, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bartow County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bastrop County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bay County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bowie County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodbury County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burleigh County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cabell County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds