13 Best Internet Providers in Kankakee County, IL
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Kankakee County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,088 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Kankakee 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.
Kankakee County has 13 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 Kankakee County.
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Kankakee County has 13 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 Kankakee County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
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Pavlov Media
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Kankakee County, IL 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 Kankakee County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kankakee County, IL?
SURF Internet is the best internet provider in Kankakee County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SURF Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kankakee County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, SURF Internet is an option for 22.21% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kankakee County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kankakee County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kankakee County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kankakee County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY |  (1) |  (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) |  (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) |  (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| ClearSKY Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 312 reviews from Illinois internet customers, SURF Internet is the best internet service provider for Kankakee County residents. SURF Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Pavlov Media wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 34.4% coverage in Kankakee County.
At a national level, based on 4408 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bertram Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by SURF Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Pavlov Media 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 Kankakee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| SURF Internet | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| ClearSKY Systems | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kankakee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kankakee County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ClearSKY Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kankakee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Kankakee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,999 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 SURF Internet. This indicates Surf reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kankakee County?
Illinois customers rate SURF 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.
SURF Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Pavlov Media is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kankakee County customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kankakee County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kankakee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kankakee County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ClearSKY Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kankakee 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 Kankakee County below, including the metrics used and how Kankakee County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Kankakee County | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kankakee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 47.76% | 44.05% | 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. | 4,088 Mbps | 2,791 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 Kankakee County. | 7.9 | 7.1 | 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 | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 14% | 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. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 90% | 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. | 69% | 74% | 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. | 70% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kankakee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kankakee County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kankakee County is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kankakee County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kankakee 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.
88% of Kankakee County households have an internet connection despite having 98.58% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Kankakee 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 Kankakee County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kankakee County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kankakee County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kankakee County's average household income is $78,300 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Kankakee County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kankakee County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kankakee County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kankakee County?
Pavlov Media Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
7,999 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 34.4% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,999 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Pavlov Media Fiber.
Surf Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
5,211 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber has speeds up to 5,211 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber. Surf Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kankakee County from Surf in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,960 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,960 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 Kankakee County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
1,960 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,960 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Kankakee County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kankakee County?
XFINITY Cable in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,617 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.7% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,617 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 250, with an average of 147 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Cable in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 6.3% of Kankakee 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 Kankakee County?
EarthLink DSL in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.3% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kankakee County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.3% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kankakee County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kankakee County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Kankakee 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 56 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Surf Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
12.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.8% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Surf Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
312 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 312 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 31 Mbps throughout the county.
ClearSKY Systems Fixed Wireless in Kankakee County, IL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Kankakee County homes. Across the county, ClearSKY Systems Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County is Surf.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SURF Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kankakee County is Surf.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kankakee 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 Kankakee County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kankakee 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 Kankakee County's B ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100