15 Best Internet Providers in Lafayette County, MO
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Lafayette County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,054 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Lafayette 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.
Lafayette 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 Lafayette County.
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Lafayette 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 Lafayette County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Green Hills Communications
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Spectrum
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lafayette County, MO 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 Lafayette County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lafayette County, MO?
Green Hills Communications is the best internet provider in Lafayette County based on Missouri customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Green Hills Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lafayette County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Green Hills Communications is an option for 34.72% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lafayette County, Missouri, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lafayette County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lafayette County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafayette County Overall | Missouri Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Green Hills Communications | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) |  (246) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nexus Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alma Communications Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 141 reviews from Missouri internet customers, Green Hills Communications is the best internet service provider for Lafayette County residents. Green Hills Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Missouri, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 25.7% coverage in Lafayette County.
At a national level, based on 6195 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Socket is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.90 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Green Hills Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Lafayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Socket | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Green Hills Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Alma Communications Company | 250 Mbps | ||
| TurboNet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Nexus Air Fiber | 65 Mbps | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lafayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafayette County Speed | Missouri Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Green Hills Communications | (0) | (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nexus Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alma Communications Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lafayette County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lafayette County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,972 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 Green Hills Communications. This indicates Green Hills Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lafayette County?
Missouri customers rate Green Hills 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.
Green Hills Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher 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 Lafayette County customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lafayette County, Missouri, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lafayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lafayette County Affordability | Missouri Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Green Hills Communications | (0) |  (2) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (3) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (12) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Air Link Rural Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Socket | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (10) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (9) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (62) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (8) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nexus Air Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TurboNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alma Communications Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette County below, including the metrics used and how Lafayette County compares to the rest of Missouri and nation.
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Lafayette County | Missouri | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lafayette County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 59.30% | 72.02% | 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. | 1,054 Mbps | 3,199 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 Lafayette County. | 5.4 | 7.5 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 57% | 70% | 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. | 57% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lafayette County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lafayette County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lafayette County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lafayette County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lafayette 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.
86% of Lafayette County households have an internet connection despite having 99.36% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lafayette County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lafayette County is 2.6, which is larger than the Missouri average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lafayette County's average household income is $84,115 which is higher than the Missouri average of $78,421 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.
Lafayette County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Missouri average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Missouri who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lafayette County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette County?
Brightspeed Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,958 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 32.1% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,958 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Lafayette County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 25.6% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Green Hills Communications Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Green Hills Communications offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Green Hills Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Socket Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Socket offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Socket Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TurboNet Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
TurboNet offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, TurboNet Fiber has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Alma Communications Company Fiber in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Alma Communications Company offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Alma Communications Company Fiber has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette County?
Green Hills Communications Cable in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Green Hills Communications offers Cable service to 25.9% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Green Hills Communications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,975 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 20.3% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,975 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 243 Mbps throughout the county.
Optimum Cable in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 19.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette County?
Brightspeed DSL in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 65.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL 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 10, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lafayette County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Green Hills Communications DSL in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Green Hills Communications offers DSL service to 20.1% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Green Hills Communications DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the county. Green Hills Communications DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lafayette County from Green Hills Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lafayette County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Lafayette 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 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Nexus Air Fiber Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
46.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Nexus Air Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.4% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Nexus Air Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
370 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.9% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 370 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 30, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
TurboNet Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
TurboNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, TurboNet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TurboNet Fixed Wireless.
Alma Communications Company Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Alma Communications Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Alma Communications Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lafayette County, MO
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Air Link Rural Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Lafayette County homes. Across the county, Air Link Rural Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County is Green Hills Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Green Hills Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lafayette County is Green Hills Communications.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lafayette 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 Lafayette County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lafayette 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 Lafayette County's C+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100