13 Best Internet Providers in Clayton County, IA
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Clayton County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 951 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Clayton County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Clayton County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Clayton County.
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Clayton County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Clayton County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Alpine Communications
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Mediacom
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NEIT
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Windstream
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Above are the top 4 providers in Clayton 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 Clayton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clayton County, IA?
Comelec Internet Services is the best internet provider in Clayton County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Comelec Internet Services had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Clayton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Comelec Internet Services is an option for 32.44% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Clayton County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Clayton County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Clayton County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (2) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Clayton County residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 2.8% coverage in Clayton County.
At a national level, based on 684 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clayton 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 Clayton County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, AcenTek, and Hawkeye Telephone Company 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 Clayton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| AcenTek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NEIT | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Alpine Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 130 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 60 Mbps | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clayton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Clayton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, AcenTek, and Hawkeye Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Clayton County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. This indicates Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clayton County?
Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services 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.
Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Clayton County customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Clayton County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clayton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | 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 | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Clayton 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 Clayton County below, including the metrics used and how Clayton County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Clayton County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Clayton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.12% | 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. | 951 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 Clayton County. | 3.9 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 88% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 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. | 63% | 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. | 63% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Clayton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Clayton County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Clayton County is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Clayton County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Clayton 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.
82% of Clayton County households have an internet connection despite having 99.69% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Clayton 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 Clayton County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Clayton County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Clayton County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Clayton County's average household income is $63,331 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and 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.
Clayton County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 Clayton County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Clayton County households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clayton County?
Alpine Communications Fiber in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Alpine Communications Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
NEIT Fiber in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NEIT offers Fiber service to 22.2% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, NEIT Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,798 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 9.3% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,798 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 Clayton County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clayton County?
Mediacom Cable in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 40.8% of Clayton 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 Clayton County?
Windstream DSL in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 18.9% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 107 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 28 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Clayton County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 2.9% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Alpine Communications DSL in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers DSL service to 1.4% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Alpine Communications DSL has speeds up to 32 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 10, with an average of 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Clayton County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 3.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
656 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 656 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 555 Mbps throughout the county.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
32.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.4% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 130 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 25, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Clayton 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 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 122 Mbps throughout the county.
Alpine Communications Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.4% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Alpine Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
NEIT Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
NEIT offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, NEIT Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Clayton County, IA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Clayton County homes. Across the county, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Clayton 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 Clayton County is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, AcenTek, and Hawkeye Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clayton County is Comelec Internet Services.
- US Cellular, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clayton 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 Clayton County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Clayton 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 Clayton County's C+ ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100