In Sumter County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 912 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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10 Internet Service Providers 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
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Internet service is available in 98.72% of Sumter 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 Sumter County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sumter County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sumter County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sumter County home can get up to 912 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, 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 Sumter County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Sumter County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Sumter County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sumter 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 64.66% of Sumter County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.06% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Sumter County homes.
Internet Market Health in Sumter County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sumter 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 Sumter County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Sumter 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, Sumter 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. Sumter 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, Sumter County needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Mediacom Cable in Sumter County, GA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 68.60%, or 20,318 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Sumter County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Sumter 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 Sumter County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Sumter County, GA
AT&T DSL coverage
About 63.16%, or 18,704 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter 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 Sumter County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Sumter County DSL 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 Sumter County is up to 5.0 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 1.0 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Sumter County, GA
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 63.16%, or 18,704 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter 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 Sumter County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Sumter County DSL 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 Sumter County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Pineland Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Sumter County, GA
Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 60.91%, or 18,038 people, have Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, east, southeast, northwest, west, northeast, and south Sumter County area. Pineland Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sumter County.
Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Pineland Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Pineland Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pineland Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pineland Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sumter County fiber providers. Pineland Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Sumter County, GA
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 9.78%, or 2,896 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, east, and west Sumter County area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sumter County.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Sumter County fiber providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL in Sumter County, GA
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL coverage
About 7.53%, or 2,230 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, northwest, and east Sumter County area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sumter County.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sumter County customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 40.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sumter County DSL providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative 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 Sumter County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Citizens Telephone Cooperative customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 40.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative Cable in Sumter County, GA
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable coverage
About 1.48%, or 439 people, have Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Sumter County area. Citizens Telephone Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sumter County.
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable download speeds
Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Citizens Telephone Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Citizens Telephone Cooperative cable. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Telephone Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sumter County cable providers. Citizens Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sumter County, GA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.68%, or 26,560 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter 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 Sumter County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 18.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 6.2 Mbps.
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- 18.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Public Service Communications Fixed Wireless in Sumter County, GA
Public Service Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 45.09%, or 13,355 people, have Public Service Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, east, west, southeast, south, and northeast Sumter County area. Public Service Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sumter County.
Public Service Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Public Service Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Public Service Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Public Service Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Public Service Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sumter County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Public Service Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Public Service Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Sumter County fixed wireless providers. Public Service Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sumter County, GA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.55%, or 10,528 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, southeast, southwest, and east Sumter County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sumter County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Sumter County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sumter 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 Sumter County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sumter 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 Sumter County, GA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 16.23%, or 4,806 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter 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 Sumter County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter 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 Sumter County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sumter 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 below average compared to other Sumter 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 Sumter 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 5.4 Mbps.
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- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sumter County, GA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 16.23%, or 4,806 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sumter 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 Sumter County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sumter County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Sumter County. The fastest plan anyone in Sumter 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 Sumter County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sumter 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 below average compared to other Sumter 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 Sumter 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 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 78.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sumter County Internet 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 internet in Sumter County compare to the rest of Georgia?
Internet speeds in Sumter County are much slower versus the average speeds in Georgia: 4,127 Mbps in Georgia versus 912 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Georgia is 98.63% versus 98.72% in Sumter County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 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
- Webster County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dooly County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crisp County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stewart County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilcox County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Telfair County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeler County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bullock County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Toombs County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Stone County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Texas County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wabasha County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butts County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bureau County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steuben County, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds