15 Best Internet Providers in Iowa County, IA
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Iowa County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 971 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Iowa County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Iowa County has 15 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 Iowa County.
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Iowa County has 15 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 Iowa County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Windstream
Connection
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Cooperative Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Great Plains Communications
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Above are the top 4 providers in Iowa 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 Iowa County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iowa County, IA?
Mid Century Communications is the best internet provider in Iowa County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Mid Century Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Iowa County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Mid Century Communications is an option for 7.26% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Iowa County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Iowa County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Iowa County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Century Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| North English Cooperative Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Mid Century Communications is the best internet service provider for Iowa County residents. Mid Century Communications was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. South Slope wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 4.2% coverage in Iowa County.
At a national level, based on 2187 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, South Slope is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.55 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Iowa 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 Iowa County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mid Century Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Cooperative Telephone Company, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, Mid Century Communications, and South Slope 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 Iowa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| South Slope | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mid Century Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| North English Cooperative Telephone | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iowa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Mid Century Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| North English Cooperative Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Iowa County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Cooperative Telephone Company, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, Mid Century Communications, and South Slope. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Iowa 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 Mid Century Communications. This indicates Mid Century Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iowa County?
Iowa customers rate Mid Century Communications 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.
Mid Century Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is 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 Iowa County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Iowa County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iowa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Mid Century Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (0) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| North English Cooperative Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Iowa 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 Iowa County below, including the metrics used and how Iowa County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Iowa County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Iowa County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 78.18% | 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. | 971 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 Iowa County. | 6.5 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 67% | 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. | 67% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Iowa County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Iowa County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Iowa County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Iowa County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Iowa 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.
89% of Iowa County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Iowa 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 Iowa County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
How Much Speed does a Iowa County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Iowa County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Iowa County's average household income is $75,115 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for 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.
Iowa County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Iowa County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Iowa County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Iowa County?
Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
33.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 33.6% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,186 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 26.1% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,186 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 Iowa County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
North English Cooperative Telephone Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
North English Cooperative Telephone offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, North English Cooperative Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mid Century Communications Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mid Century Communications offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Mid Century Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Slope Fiber in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
South Slope offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, South Slope 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 Iowa County?
Mediacom Cable in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 52.1% of Iowa 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 Iowa County?
Windstream DSL in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 51.3% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 98 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 25 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iowa County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 14.6% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
North English Cooperative Telephone DSL in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
North English Cooperative Telephone offers DSL service to 6.8% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, North English Cooperative Telephone DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Iowa County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Iowa 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 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
763 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 763 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 683 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.0% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Iowa County, IA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of Iowa County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 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 58 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Iowa 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 Iowa County is Mid Century Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Cooperative Telephone Company, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, Mid Century Communications, and South Slope. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mid Century Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Iowa County is Mid Century Communications.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iowa 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 Iowa County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Iowa 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 Iowa County's B- ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100