18 Best Internet Providers in Black Hawk County, IA
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Black Hawk County ISP Report Card | A |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 6,122 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 18 |
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Real Black Hawk County Customer Ratings | 7 |
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.
Black Hawk County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Black Hawk County.
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Black Hawk County has 18 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Black Hawk County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Black Hawk County, IA 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 Black Hawk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Black Hawk County, IA?
Cedar Falls Utilities is the highest-rated internet provider in Black Hawk County based on 51 Iowa customer reviews, and Cedar Falls Utilities 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Black Hawk County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Black Hawk County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Black Hawk County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Black Hawk County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities |  (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom |  (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet |  (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| STS Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dunkerton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Cedar Falls Utilities is the best internet service provider for Black Hawk County residents. Cedar Falls Utilities was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Black Hawk County.
At a national level, based on 2352 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Cedar Falls Utilities is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.70 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Black Hawk County?
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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 Black Hawk County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Black Hawk County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Cedar Falls Utilities.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Black Hawk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Dunkerton Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Heartland Technology | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Alpine Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| STS Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Black Hawk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Black Hawk County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| STS Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dunkerton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Black Hawk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Cedar Falls Utilities. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Black Hawk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cedar Falls Utilities. This indicates Cedar Falls Utilities reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Black Hawk County?
Iowa customers rate Cedar Falls Utilities 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.
Cedar Falls Utilities received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Black Hawk County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Black Hawk County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Black Hawk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Black Hawk County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| STS Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dunkerton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County below, including the metrics used and how Black Hawk County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Black Hawk County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Black Hawk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.19% | 78.64% | 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. | 6,122 Mbps | 2,759 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 Black Hawk County. | 9.0 | 7.3 | 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 | 2.4 | 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. | 9% | 11% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 88% | 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. | 73% | 71% | 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. | 75% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Black Hawk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Black Hawk County is A, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Black Hawk County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Black Hawk County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Black Hawk 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.
89% of Black Hawk County households have an internet connection despite having 98.24% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Black Hawk County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Black Hawk County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Black Hawk County's average household income is $73,412 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Black Hawk County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Black Hawk County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Black Hawk County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Black Hawk County?
MetroNet Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 53.8% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
31.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities offers Fiber service to 31.5% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Waterloo Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Waterloo Fiber offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Waterloo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alpine Communications Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Alpine Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Heartland Technology Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Heartland Technology Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Dunkerton Communications Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dunkerton Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Dunkerton Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
946 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 946 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Quantum Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Black Hawk County?
Mediacom Cable in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 91.0% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Black Hawk County?
Centurylink DSL in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.6% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Black Hawk County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Black Hawk 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 63 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.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
143 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 143 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 114 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
66.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.8% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
61.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.9% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
563 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 563 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 524 Mbps throughout the county.
STS Broadband Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
STS Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Black Hawk County homes. Across the county, STS Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County is Cedar Falls Utilities.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cedar Falls Utilities. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cedar Falls Utilities may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Black Hawk County is Cedar Falls Utilities.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County's A ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100