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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?Lake Wales internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lake Wales is comparable to the rest of Florida - 97%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Lake Wales area will have access to cable, which covers 95% of Lake Wales residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 83% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Lake Wales.
There are five internet providers serving the Lake Wales area, and 87.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake Wales's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Lake Wales
The largest internet providers in Lake Wales are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Lake Wales.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Lake Wales residents, covering 82% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 11% of the area. Lake Wales’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 80% of Lake Wales residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake Wales covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Lake Wales to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $42.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Wales, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Lake Wales. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Wales's providers, 106 Mbps.
Frontier fiber-optic internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Fiber-optic from Frontier offers broadband to a limited number of households in Lake Wales covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Lake Wales than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $42.59.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Wales, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 30 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Lake Wales. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Wales's providers, 106 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Lake Wales covering 80% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake Wales residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $42.59.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Wales, $0.77.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lake Wales. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Wales's providers, 106 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Lake Wales, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lake Wales, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lake Wales and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lake Wales at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Lake Wales at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lake Wales residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Lake Wales?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Lake Wales with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 23% of households in Lake Wales. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Wales is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 80% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Lake Wales?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Lake Wales with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $42.59.
Is fiber internet available in Lake Wales?
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lake Wales, covering 11% of the city.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
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