13 Best Internet Providers in Athens County, OH
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Athens County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,254 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Athens County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Athens County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Athens County.
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Athens County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Athens County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
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Fiber
DSL
Nelsonville Tv
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Above are the top 4 providers in Athens County, OH for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Athens County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Athens County, OH?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Athens County based on Ohio customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Athens County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.24% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Athens County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Athens County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Athens County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Athens County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Era Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nelsonville Tv | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 260 reviews from Ohio internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Athens County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.69 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Ohio, with 3.88 out of 5 stars and 5.7% coverage in Athens County.
At a national level, based on 4018 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Athens County?
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Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Athens County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Athens County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| New Era Broadband | 750 Mbps | ||
| Nelsonville Tv | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Smartway Communications | 250 Mbps | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Athens County
| ISP / Tech Type | Athens County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Era Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nelsonville Tv | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Athens County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Athens County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,135 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Athens County?
Ohio customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.54 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Athens County customers with an average price rating of 3.83 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Athens County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Athens County
| ISP / Tech Type | Athens County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (2) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ohio Transparent Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Era Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Smartway Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Nelsonville Tv | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Athens County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Athens County below, including the metrics used and how Athens County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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Athens County | Ohio | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Athens County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 29.64% | 61.58% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,254 Mbps | 2,747 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Athens County. | 5.2 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 11% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 63% | 75% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 72% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Athens County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Athens County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Athens County is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Athens County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Athens County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of Athens County households have an internet connection despite having 88.50% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Athens County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Athens County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Athens County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Athens County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Athens County's average household income is $53,487 which is lower than the Ohio average of $80,507 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Athens County also has 32% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Ohio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Athens County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Athens County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Athens County?
Frontier Fiber in Athens County, OH
Availability:
22.9%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,425 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 22.9% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,425 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. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Athens County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed Fiber in Athens County, OH
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Athens County, OH
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,816 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,816 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Athens County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Athens County, OH
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Athens County?
Spectrum Cable in Athens County, OH
Availability:
56.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 56.2% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv Cable in Athens County, OH
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nelsonville Tv offers Cable service to 27.1% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Nelsonville Tv Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Athens County?
Frontier DSL in Athens County, OH
Availability:
31.8%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 31.8% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Athens County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Athens County, OH
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 6.7% of Athens County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Athens County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Athens County, OH
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 6.7% of Athens County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Athens County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Athens County, OH
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 5.9% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Athens County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Athens County, OH
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.7% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Athens County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Athens County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Athens County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Athens County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Athens County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
46.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.4% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 4.0, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
189 Mbps
Smartway Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Smartway Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 189 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county.
Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Ohio Transparent Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.4% of Athens County homes. Across the county, Ohio Transparent Telecom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
New Era Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens County, OH
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
New Era Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Athens County homes. Across the county, New Era Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 750 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 300, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Athens County?
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 Athens County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Athens County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Athens County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Athens County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Athens County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Athens County's C+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100