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1. Spectrum 62.6% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
2. Frontier 86.2% Available
Call For Speed Availability: (855) 915-4111*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 34.3% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. Viasat 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*100 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
5. 5. HughesNet 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*25 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Polk City, FL
Residential Internet Statistics for Polk City, FL
| Internet Service Providers: | 3 |
| Plans Start From: | $49.99 |
| Top Download Speed: | 1 Gbps |
| Fastest Connection Type: | Fiber |
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Internet Access in Polk City, Florida
Data on this page is calculated from the FCC's bi-annual broadband coverage filings. We also use direct reporting from providers to further validate the information, down to the census block or lit address level. Plane and pricing data is aggregated manually by our market research team. BroadbandNow has analyzed and verified 354 broadband deals in Polk City since 2014. Speed test data in the graph below is limited to 142 records as of 2022. This gives a snapshot of what some subscribers are getting in the area, but trends low since tests are usually run to diagnose home networking issues.
Frontier Communications provides an second choice to the primary providers. They offer 86 percent coverage and a maximum speed of 12 Mbps. There are also 5 providers in the area offering enterprise-level technologies such as SD-WAN. We list all providers with business packages online, but keep in mind that consumer-focused companies might have unlisted business packages as well.
Viasat Internet has the largest coverage area for Polk City residents. The provider is available to virtually one hundred percent of Polk City. HughesNet is the most common second choice, with coverage in virtually one hundred percent of Polk City with predominantly Satellite service. HughesNet's strongest package in Polk City is 25 Mbps.
Looking at network technology offered Polk City, the most widespread wired Internet technology options are Cable and DSL and Fiber, with 62.61% and 86.16% respectively. TV corporations are where customers look for cable home Internet service, thanks to the fact that they can use their existing TV wires — which already connect to most homes — to connect customers to Internet service. Polk City-area customers of cable providers like Spectrum overwhelmingly select it thanks to the combination of low prices for decent speeds. (At least, compared to DSL.)
For a detailed view of how broadband access changes around the area, click to initialize the map below and use the zoom tools to navigate. You'll find that the average density of market competition is 1.46 companies in each census block. Unfortunately, this leaves 39.01 percent of consumers with inadequate wired Internet coverage, or no coverage at all.
- There are 14 internet providers in Polk City with 5 of those offering residential service
- Polk City is the 151st most connected city in Florida ahead of Winter Haven, Haines City, Auburndale, and Lake Alfred, but behind Lakeland.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Polk City, Florida
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
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| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s | 62.6% |
| Viasat Internet | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s | 100.0% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 182 Mbps | 5G Internet | 45s | 34.3% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
| Frontier Communications | Call For Speed Availability | DSL and Fiber | -- | 86.2% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
39.0% of consumers in Polk City
4,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Polk City is the 151st most connected city in Florida ahead of Winter Haven, Haines City, Auburndale, and Lake Alfred, but behind Lakeland.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 8,000 people in Polk County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Approximately 61% of Polk City residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In Polk County, approximately 23,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Map of ISPs in Polk City
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