10 Best Internet Providers in Galveston County, TX
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Galveston County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,670 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 |
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Real Galveston County Customer Ratings | 21 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Galveston County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Galveston County.
Galveston County overview
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Galveston County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Galveston County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Galveston County, TX 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 Galveston County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Galveston County, TX?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Galveston County based on 376 Texas customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Galveston County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Galveston County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Galveston County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (17) | (104) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (180) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber |  (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (31) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 376 reviews from Texas internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Galveston County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.68 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 90.0% coverage in Galveston County.
At a national level, based on 4643 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Galveston County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Galveston County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ezee Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Rural Telecommunications of America - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- Skynet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
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 Galveston 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, Ezee 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 Galveston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Ezee Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Skynet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Galveston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY |  (17) | (104) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (180) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (31) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Galveston County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ezee Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Galveston County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 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 Galveston County?
Texas customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Galveston County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Galveston County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Galveston County
| ISP / Tech Type | Galveston County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (15) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (29) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (17) | (104) | (2321) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (180) | (1010) | View Plans | ||
| Ezee Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (31) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Skynet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Galveston 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 Galveston County below, including the metrics used and how Galveston County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Galveston County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.75% | 82.85% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 5,670 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Galveston County. | 6.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.7 | 2.8 | 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. | 12% | 15% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 97% | 96% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 94% | 92% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 80% | 74% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 81% | 75% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Galveston County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Galveston County is B+, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Galveston County is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Galveston County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Galveston 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.
94% of Galveston County households have an internet connection despite having 99.60% availability. 80% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A large amount of Galveston 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 Galveston County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
How Much Speed does a Galveston County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Galveston County is 2.7, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Galveston County’s average household income is $107,711 which is much higher than the Texas average of $92,311 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Galveston County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Galveston County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Galveston County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Galveston County?
Frontier Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(112)
Avg. Download Speed
6,997 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 54.6% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,997 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
30.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,866 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 30.6% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,866 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
30.6%
Customer Rating:
(516)
Avg. Download Speed
4,866 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 30.6% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,866 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Galveston County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Ezee Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Ezee Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Ezee Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(291)
Avg. Download Speed
1,661 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,661 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 2,000, with an average of 1,088 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Galveston County?
XFINITY Cable in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(2028)
Avg. Download Speed
1,886 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.2% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,886 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 2,000, with an average of 225 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Galveston County?
EarthLink DSL in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.3% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Galveston County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(296)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.3% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 41 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Galveston County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.8% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Galveston County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Galveston 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
227 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 227 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(198)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Skynet Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Skynet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Skynet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Galveston County, TX
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
182 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Galveston County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 182 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 60, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Galveston 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 Galveston County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ezee 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 Galveston County is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Galveston 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 Galveston County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Galveston 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 Galveston County’s B+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Galveston County
Customer Reviews
Cameron L.
AT&T Fixed Wireless
April 30, 2026 While I have recent experience with several different providers, including Verizon, Comcast, and AT&T Fiber, my AT&T Internet Air satisfies me. I consistently receive well over 100 Mbps, with negligible degradation across a range of weather conditions, and at a lower cost than any competitor is willing to go. Initial installation was easy. Maintenance has been trouble-free. On the few occasions I've called for live support, it has been knowledgeable and helpful.
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Ceratha H.
XFINITY Fiber
March 16, 2026 I like the speed and efficiency of my internet service and I rarely have outages. However, one problem that I have with Xfinity is that it is very difficult to get a human representative on the phone.
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A La Marque, TX Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 15, 2026 More
A Kemah, TX Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
October 13, 2025 More
Ed R
XFINITY Cable
August 13, 2025 From the time I moved here the internet has been great. Picking up equipment was painless and easy. Instructions for set up were clear and concise. The internet speed is fast enough for remote graphic design work and the apps make billing and making payments a breeze!
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