16 Best Internet Providers in Hardin County, OH
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Hardin County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,490 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Hardin 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.
Hardin County has 16 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 Hardin County.
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Hardin County has 16 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 Hardin County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Fiber
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Windstream
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Brightspeed
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TSC
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Hardin County, OH 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 Hardin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardin County, OH?
TSC is the highest-rated internet provider in Hardin County based on 262 Ohio customer reviews, and TSC 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 Hardin County, Ohio, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hardin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hardin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardin County Overall | Ohio Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| ST Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Byhalia.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 262 reviews from Ohio internet customers, TSC is the best internet service provider for Hardin County residents. TSC was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Ohio, with 4.69 out of 5 stars and 79.0% coverage in Hardin County.
At a national level, based on 4006 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, TSC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hardin 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 Hardin County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TSC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Hardin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| TSC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Speedwavz | 900 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| HDER Link | 500 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Byhalia.net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| ST Wireless Gandl Co | 75 Mbps | ||
| NKTELCO | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardin County Speed | Ohio Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| ST Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Byhalia.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hardin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Hardin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,705 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 TSC. This indicates TSC reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardin County?
Ohio customers rate TSC 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.
TSC received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hardin County customers with an average price rating of 4.54 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hardin County, Ohio, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardin County Affordability | Ohio Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (13) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NKTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (6) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (3) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (49) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (8) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (178) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (2) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TSC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| ST Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Byhalia.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Speedwavz | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| HDER Link | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hardin 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 Hardin County below, including the metrics used and how Hardin County compares to the rest of Ohio and nation.
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Hardin County | Ohio | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hardin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 79.83% | 61.58% | 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. | 1,490 Mbps | 2,747 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 Hardin County. | 9.1 | 7.0 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 6% | 12% | 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. | 92% | 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% | 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. | 59% | 75% | 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. | 62% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hardin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hardin County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hardin County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hardin County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hardin 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 Hardin County households have an internet connection despite having 94.94% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 6% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Hardin 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 Hardin County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hardin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hardin County is 2.5, which is larger than the Ohio average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hardin County's average household income is $63,618 which is about average for the Ohio average of $80,507 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.
Hardin County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Ohio average of 15%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Ohio who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hardin County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hardin County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% 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 Hardin County?
Spectrum Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,997 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 15.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,997 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hardin County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
TSC Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TSC offers Fiber service to 7.8% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, TSC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Speedwavz Fiber in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
900 Mbps
Speedwavz offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Speedwavz Fiber has speeds up to 900 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
Spectrum Cable in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.2% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
Windstream DSL in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 37.8% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 106 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 30 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hardin County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 35.1% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has 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 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hardin County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
399 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 399 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Hardin 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 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
HDER Link Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
HDER Link offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, HDER Link Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for HDER Link Fixed Wireless.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
ST Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
59.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
ST Wireless Gandl Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, ST Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
NKTELCO Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
NKTELCO offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, NKTELCO Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Speedwavz Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Speedwavz offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Speedwavz Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Byhalia.net Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Byhalia.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Byhalia.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, OH
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.0% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hardin 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 Hardin County is TSC.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TSC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hardin County is TSC.
- HughesNet, Community Fiber Solutions (CFS), and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Hardin 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 Hardin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hardin 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 Hardin County's B+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100