Best Internet Providers in Lake Wales, FL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, Fiber, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lake Wales.
Ranks compare Lake Wales with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lake Wales, FL at a Glance
Lake Wales Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Lake Wales ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lake Wales, FL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake Wales based on 550 Florida customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lake Wales?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Lake Wales
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hotwire Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- MORnet Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lake Wales Compares to Places Its Size
Lake Wales's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Lake Wales | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Polk County | Florida | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 68.6% | bottom 33% | 77.1% | 76.7% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,308 Mbps | top 32% | 4,848 Mbps | 4,145 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | bottom 13% | 5.6 | 7.1 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 32% | 13% | 17% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 96% | 97% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 18% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 10% | 79% | 78% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | bottom 28% | 79% | 82% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $55,856 | bottom 8% | $71,510 | $85,233 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 15% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 68.6% of homes in Lake Wales, against 77.1% across Polk County and 76.7% across Florida. Households in Lake Wales are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,856 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lake Wales
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lake Wales?
Frontier Fiber in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
55.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,781 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 55.6% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,781 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hotwire Communications Fiber in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
6,082 Mbps
Hotwire Communications offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, Hotwire Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,082 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hotwire Communications Fiber.
XFINITY Fiber in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,212 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,212 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 63 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lake Wales from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lake Wales?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
221 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 221 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
76.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.2% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
MORnet Communications Fixed Wireless in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
MORnet Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, MORnet Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lake Wales?
XFINITY Cable in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 61.4% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lake Wales, FL
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 36.5% of Lake Wales homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lake Wales?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lake Wales, FL.
Internet in Lake Wales by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 56.0% of homes in 33859 to 89.4% in 33853. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lake Wales
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lake Wales
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33898 | 17,560 | 67.0% | 3,338 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 50/100 |
| 33853 | 12,171 | 89.4% | 6,190 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 40/100 |
| 33859 | 11,031 | 56.0% | 3,131 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| 33856 | 488 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | D- | 42/100 |
| 33854 | 390 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 33877 | 210 | 16.2% | 995 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 43/100 |
How Lake Wales Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lake Wales that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Cypress Gardens has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Lake Hamilton the fewest (20.1%); Lake Wales has 68.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales (this page) | 38,853 | 68.6% | 4,308 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 49/100 |
| Cypress Gardens | 10,909 | 94.2% | 5,030 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Dundee | 5,597 | 23.4% | 1,528 Mbps | 5 | C | 80/100 |
| Babson Park | 2,750 | 69.4% | 1,586 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lake Hamilton | 1,874 | 20.1% | 1,387 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 85/100 |
| Loughman | 1,436 | 49.3% | 1,950 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 65/100 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1,214 | 57.2% | 1,135 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Nalcrest | 954 | 72.2% | 1,009 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Highland Park | 349 | 69.6% | 1,200 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 62/100 |
| Waverly | 196 | 100.0% | 7,000 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 64/100 |
| Alturas | 189 | 87.8% | 1,200 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lake Wales?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Frontier Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lake Wales
| Hotwire Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Alternative Choice Wireless | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| MORnet Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lake Wales Internet Providers
Based on 550 reviews from Florida internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lake Wales residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.86 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Florida, with 3.84 out of 5 stars and 56.0% coverage in Lake Wales.
At a national level, based on 6744 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake Wales Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lake Wales, Florida, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Wales Overall | Florida Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (2) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (198) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) |  (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MORnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alternative Choice Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Wales
Based on data reported by Lake Wales ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Lake Wales. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,739 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Wales Speed | Florida Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (0) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (198) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MORnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alternative Choice Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lake Wales?
Of the providers in Lake Wales, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lake Wales where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Florida or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.65 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lake Wales, Florida, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lake Wales
| ISP / Tech Type | Lake Wales Affordability | Florida Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwire Communications | (0) | (10) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (88) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (21) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (25) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (25) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (2) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (198) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (182) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MORnet Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alternative Choice Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Florida
Customer Reviews
Jim
Wire 3
November 12, 2026 I have been trying for MONTHS to get service from Wire3 and it has been a nightmare. I kept asking for an installation date and today I find out that my property is listed as private property and they need to get permission from someone to install the service. Two things. 1.) Why was I not told that a long time ago, I would have made sure it was taken care of. I have lived here for over 14 years and I am 1000% sure they would not have an issue with me having Wire3 Internet. 2.) I have a wired cable service into my apartment so Wire3 could very easily follow the same line in and I would have service. Why do they need to get permission to do something someone else has already done? I cancelled the installation, not that it matters because I probably would never have receive an installation date anyway.
Don
Wire 3 Fiber
October 28, 2026 Very fast installation. Seems to be working great, no issues.
Sabi
Lumos Networks
October 22, 2026 THE SCUMBAG WITH TEXAS TAG#K20-6544 WAITED UNTIL I LEFT MY HOME, THEN HE CAME INTO MY YARD AND SPRAYED IT UP WITH ORANGE SHIT. NO, COURTESY. I SAW HIM ON MY CAMERA, AND WHEN I CAME BACK, HE JUMPED INTO HIS VEHICLE AND TOOK OFF...SOME SHADY BULLSHIT! STAY OFF MY F#*KING LAWN! YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BE IN MY YARD WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME! ROTTEN PRACTICE. GO DICK YOUR F#@KING CEO LAWN UP.
Richard
Blue Stream Fiber
October 16, 2026 Since our Kings Point of Delray switched to Blue Stream there have been daily buffers, loss of channels, problems with turning tv on and finding right way to go to the channels and many other issues. I would never sign up with Blue Stream Fiber again if I had a choice.
Ren F
WOW
October 08, 2026 I lose internet every single day, and even though it's usually for under 20 minutes, it still means I have to drop my streaming device, close WOW, reconnect, and try to find my stream and start it back up. I don't think that expecting service for 24 hours a day is such a big ask.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake Wales?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Lake Wales is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lake Wales is AT&T.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Wales, available to 90.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.