15 Best Internet Providers in Hennepin County, MN
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Hennepin County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,056 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Hennepin County Customer Ratings | 58 |
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.
Hennepin 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 Hennepin County.
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Hennepin 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 Hennepin County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hennepin County, MN 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 Hennepin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hennepin County, MN?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Hennepin County based on Minnesota customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hennepin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 90.80% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hennepin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hennepin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hennepin County Overall | Minnesota Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Internet | (9) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (2) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (5) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (34) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) |  (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intrepid Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 113 reviews from Minnesota internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Hennepin County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Internet wins for second-place in Minnesota, with 4.89 out of 5 stars and 30.5% coverage in Hennepin County.
At a national level, based on 4657 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PCs for People is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.76 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, US Internet 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 Hennepin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| US Internet | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Gateway Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Intrepid Fiber Networks | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| PCs for People | 280 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hennepin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hennepin County Speed | Minnesota Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Internet | (9) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (34) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (5) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intrepid Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hennepin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through US Internet. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Hennepin 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hennepin County?
Minnesota customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hennepin County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hennepin County, Minnesota, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hennepin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hennepin County Affordability | Minnesota Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Internet | (9) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (3) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (34) | (61) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (5) | (8) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (1) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (5) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Gateway Fiber | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Intrepid Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hennepin 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 Hennepin County below, including the metrics used and how Hennepin County compares to the rest of Minnesota and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hennepin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.74% | 62.00% | 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. | 5,056 Mbps | 3,031 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 Hennepin County. | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.5 | 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. | 22% | 16% | 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. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 91% | 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. | 82% | 77% | 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. | 82% | 77% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hennepin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hennepin County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hennepin County is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hennepin County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hennepin 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.
93% of Hennepin County households have an internet connection despite having 99.13% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hennepin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hennepin County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Minnesota average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hennepin County's average household income is $109,889 which is much higher than the Minnesota average of $97,862 and much 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.
Hennepin County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Minnesota average of 16%. Additionally, 22% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 16% of residents in Minnesota who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hennepin County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hennepin County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hennepin County?
Quantum Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
3,514 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 57.5% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,514 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 2,943 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
948 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 35.0% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 948 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 884 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hennepin County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
US Internet Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(11)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
US Internet offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, US Internet Fiber has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Intrepid Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Intrepid Fiber Networks offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Intrepid Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Gateway Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Gateway Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Gateway Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,439 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,439 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 2,000, with an average of 437 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hennepin County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hennepin County?
XFINITY Cable in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,812 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,812 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 359 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hennepin County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Cable in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 6.2% of Hennepin 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 Hennepin County?
Centurylink DSL in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 77.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hennepin County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.9% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.1% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hennepin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Hennepin 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 66 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
472 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 472 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the county.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
280 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 280 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
138 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 138 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 103 Mbps throughout the county.
US Internet Fixed Wireless in Hennepin County, MN
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
US Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Hennepin County homes. Across the county, US Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be US Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hennepin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hennepin 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 Hennepin County's B+ ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100