16 Best Internet Providers in Cedar County, IA
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Cedar County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,053 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Cedar County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Cedar County has 16 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 Cedar County.
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Cedar County has 16 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 Cedar County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Mediacom
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Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications
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Liberty Communications
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Above are the top 4 providers in Cedar 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 Cedar County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cedar County, IA?
Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications is the best internet provider in Cedar County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cedar County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications is an option for 27.55% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cedar County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Cedar County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cedar County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | 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 | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 40 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications is the best internet service provider for Cedar County residents. Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mechanicsville Telephone Company wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 13.9% coverage in Cedar County.
At a national level, based on 2194 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mechanicsville Telephone Company is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cedar 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 Cedar County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, F&B 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 Cedar County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| F&B Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| WTC Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Night Owl | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cedar County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Cedar County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through F&B Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cedar County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications. This indicates Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cedar County?
Iowa customers rate Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications 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.
Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mechanicsville Telephone Company is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cedar County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Cedar County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cedar County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Cedar 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 Cedar County below, including the metrics used and how Cedar County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Cedar County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cedar County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 91.08% | 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. | 1,053 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 Cedar County. | 5.7 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 71% | 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. | 71% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Cedar County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Cedar County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cedar County is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cedar County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Cedar 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.
88% of Cedar County households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Cedar 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 Cedar County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
How Much Speed does a Cedar County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cedar County is 2.4, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cedar County's average household income is $78,733 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than 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.
Cedar County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Cedar County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Cedar County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 Cedar County?
Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fiber service to 21.9% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Liberty Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mechanicsville Telephone Company Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mechanicsville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 13.9% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Mechanicsville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
F&B Communications Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
F&B Communications offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, F&B Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Night Owl Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WTC Communications Fiber in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WTC Communications offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, WTC Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cedar County?
Mediacom Cable in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
40.1%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 40.1% of Cedar 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 Cedar County?
Windstream DSL in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 50.2% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cedar County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
WTC Communications DSL in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
WTC Communications offers DSL service to 4.3% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, WTC Communications DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cedar County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Cedar 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 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
699 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 699 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 475 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.1% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.1% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.7% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 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 116 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.7% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Night Owl Fixed Wireless in Cedar County, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Cedar County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Cedar 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 Cedar County is Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be F&B Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cedar County is Clarence Telephone Cedar Communications.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cedar 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 Cedar County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Cedar 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 Cedar County's B- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100