*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.40%
2 providers - 87.55%
3 providers - 8.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, 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 96% of Lake Wales residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 13% 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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 124 Mbps | 28 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 23 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 135 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake Wales.
The largest internet providers in Lake Wales are Frontier, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing fiber-optic and cable options to Lake Wales.
Fiber-optic internet from Frontier is available to many Lake Wales residents, covering 11% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 80% of the area. Lake Wales’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 23% of Lake Wales residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $53.99.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Wales, $0.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lake Wales. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Wales's providers, 122 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to some, but not many households in Lake Wales covering 23% of the area.
Spectrum’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 Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $53.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lake Wales, $0.56.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Lake Wales. These download speeds are available to 23% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Wales's providers, 122 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lake Wales, you’ll likely have options from 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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lake Wales at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 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.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Lake Wales with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 80% of households in Lake Wales. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Wales is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 23% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lake Wales with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Wales, $53.99.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lake Wales, covering 11% of the city.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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