15 Best Internet Providers in Lee County, IL
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| Lee County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,656 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 | |
| Real Lee County Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Lee County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lee County.
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Lee County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lee County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Lee 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 Lee County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lee County, IL?
LR Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Lee County based on 295 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lee County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Lee County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lee County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Lee County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| LR Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (1) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AirCell | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 295 reviews from Illinois internet customers, LR Communications is the best internet service provider for Lee County residents. LR Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SURF Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 48.5% coverage in Lee County.
At a national level, based on 4738 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lee County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Lee County
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- IT Works - fixed wireless coverage map
- AirCell - fixed wireless coverage map
- LR Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- KWISP Wireless internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map

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 Lee County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by LR Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Conxxus 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 Lee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Conxxus | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| SURF Internet | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Blast Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| AirCell | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| LR Communications | 50 Mbps | ||
| IT Works | 50 Mbps | ||
| KWISP Wireless internet Services | 40 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lee County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| LR Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (1) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AirCell | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Lee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conxxus. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with LR Communications. This indicates LR Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lee County?
Illinois customers rate LR 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.
LR Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SURF Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lee County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Lee County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lee County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| LR Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (1) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| AirCell | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Lee 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 Lee County below, including the metrics used and how Lee County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 55.30% | 47.62% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 4,656 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lee County. | 6.0 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| 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 | 2.6 | 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. | 6% | 16% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 95% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 91% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 65% | 75% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 66% | 76% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Lee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Lee County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lee County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lee County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Lee 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 Lee County households have an internet connection despite having 99.42% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% 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 65% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lee 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 Lee County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
How Much Speed does a Lee County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lee County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lee County’s average household income is $77,432 which is about average for the Illinois average of $95,616 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Lee County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lee County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Lee County households are more technology-disengaged. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
Surf Fiber in Lee County, IL
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 48.3% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Lee County, IL
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Lee County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Lee County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,816 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 1,548 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lee County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
XFINITY Cable in Lee County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 71.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,235 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 44 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Lee County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
Brightspeed DSL in Lee County, IL
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 58.1% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lee County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Lee County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 21.7% of Lee 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Lee 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 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Lee 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Lee 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.9% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 189 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
IT Works Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
IT Works offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Lee County homes. Across the county, IT Works Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of Lee County homes. Across the county, LR Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AirCell Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
AirCell offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, AirCell Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
KWISP Wireless internet Services Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
KWISP Wireless internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Lee County homes. Across the county, KWISP Wireless internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IL
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Lee 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 Lee County is LR Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conxxus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, LR Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lee County is LR Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lee 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 Lee County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Lee 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 Lee County’s B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Lee County
Customer Reviews
harley d
Surf Fiber
August 30, 2024 I like that my provider has a fast, easy to use website for viewing my account and paying my bills. They are also very honest when it comes to customer service and tech visits and the monthly cost is very affordable compared to cable internet I've had in the past. Between the better customer service, the ease of use of online services, and the affordable pricing, it's nonsensical for me to even consider switching to different company. When I had comcast, their agents would lie and say anything to get you off the phone and charge additional fees and the website was so slow that I almost could never view my own bill.
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Marie H
LR Communications Fixed Wireless
August 02, 2024 LR Communications is a smaller company that is growing. We had Rise broadband and we had awful internet connection and it was difficult to have a service person understand you were having a problem. They were always telling you to cut down trees or is anything blocking your site. We would go days with service. With LR Communications if there is a storm and something happens you call them and they get it fixed right away. Plus it hardly ever happens.
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Devin M
XFINITY Cable
May 19, 2023 For the most part I am satisfied with my internet service. I don't normally run into any issues and if I do the app provides outage maps and options to contact customer service. One downside is there always seems to be an incremental price increase that I am unaware of until it's time to pay the bill.
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Dedra W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 Since this is not published for the area of Effingham, since the beginning of September service on screen of our T.V. has been the upmost intolerant, we are unable to watch or hear any shows we are trying to watch. We are tired of calling them, we just expect great service that we are paying a premium for their services.
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Gary W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 I DVR most of my future time and I have to say in the last few weeks September 13 to present 23 this has been upmost terrible !!!!!!!!!!! There are very few shows I can watch without a blurred screen and audio is at most non identify. Why do we pay for things in society that we don’t get great service ?? The crazy of all this I can watch most of what I want from other outlets without the hassle , why. Wake up if you want to keep me as a customer !!!!!! It seems many companies are taking advantage of the hard working people that just want a simple pastime.
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