15 Best Internet Providers in Centre County, PA
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Centre County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,306 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Centre County Customer Ratings | 8 |
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.
Centre County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Centre County.
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Centre County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Centre County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Windstream
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Dojo Networks
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Black Bear Fiber
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Centre County, PA 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 Centre County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Centre County, PA?
XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Centre County based on Pennsylvania customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Centre County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 80.34% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Centre County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Centre County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Centre County Overall | Pennsylvania Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (4) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Dojo Networks | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (1) |  (17) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) |  (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (6) |  (16) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CentreWisp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Black Bear Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 447 reviews from Pennsylvania internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Centre County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.28 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Dojo Networks wins for second-place in Pennsylvania, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 8.7% coverage in Centre County.
At a national level, based on 4394 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zito Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.03 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Centre 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 Centre County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Black Bear Fiber 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 Centre County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Black Bear Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Glo Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Dojo Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| CentreWisp | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Upward Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Centre County
| ISP / Tech Type | Centre County Speed | Pennsylvania Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (4) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Dojo Networks | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (1) | (17) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (6) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CentreWisp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Black Bear Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Centre County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Black Bear Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Centre 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Centre County?
Pennsylvania customers rate Dojo Networks 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.
Dojo Networks received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Atlantic Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Centre County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Centre County, Pennsylvania, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Centre County
| ISP / Tech Type | Centre County Affordability | Pennsylvania Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Dojo Networks | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Atlantic Broadband | (1) | (17) | (63) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (4) | (239) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (4) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (6) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (12) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Glo Fiber | (0) | (3) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (138) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (6) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Upward Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Crowsnest Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CentreWisp | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Black Bear Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Centre 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 Centre County below, including the metrics used and how Centre County compares to the rest of Pennsylvania and nation.
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Centre County | Pennsylvania | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Centre County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 25.06% | 67.76% | 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. | 2,306 Mbps | 2,212 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 Centre County. | 5.3 | 5.8 | 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. | 13% | 14% | 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. | 94% | 93% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 81% | 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. | 71% | 76% | 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. | 78% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Centre County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Centre County is C+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Centre County is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Centre County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Centre 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.
81% of Centre County households have an internet connection despite having 90.85% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 10% 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, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Centre 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 Centre County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
How Much Speed does a Centre County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Centre County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Pennsylvania average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Centre County's average household income is $79,556 which is higher than the Pennsylvania average of $86,839 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.
Centre County also has 32% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Pennsylvania who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Centre County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Centre County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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 Centre County?
Dojo Networks Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
897 Mbps
Dojo Networks offers Fiber service to 8.6% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Dojo Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 897 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Dojo Networks Fiber.
Black Bear Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Black Bear Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Black Bear Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,177 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Centre County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,177 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 692 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Centre County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Atlantic Broadband Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Atlantic Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Zito Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber in Centre County, PA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(26)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Glo Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Glo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Centre County?
XFINITY Cable in Centre County, PA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,556 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 77.4% of Centre County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,556 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 250, with an average of 131 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Centre County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Cable in Centre County, PA
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Cable service to 19.7% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Windstream Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Centre County, PA
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 7.9% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Zito Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband Cable in Centre County, PA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(61)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Atlantic Broadband offers Cable service to 2.7% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Atlantic Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Centre County?
Brightspeed DSL in Centre County, PA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.4% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Centre County, PA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.3% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 110 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 32 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Centre County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Centre County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Centre 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 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Centre County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.9% of Centre County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.0% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Upward Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.2% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 50, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county.
CentreWisp Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
687 Mbps
CentreWisp offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.4% of Centre County homes. Across the county, CentreWisp Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 687 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 675 Mbps throughout the county.
Crowsnest Broadband Fixed Wireless in Centre County, PA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
Crowsnest Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Centre County homes. Across the county, Crowsnest Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 45, with an average of 41 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Centre 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 Centre County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Black Bear Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Centre County is Dojo Networks.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Centre 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 Centre County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Centre 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 Centre County's C+ ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100