15 Best Internet Providers in Madison County, IL
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Madison County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,459 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Madison County Customer Ratings | 7 |
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.
Madison 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 Madison County.
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Madison 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 Madison County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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EarthLink
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Sparklight
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Above are the top 4 providers in Madison 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 Madison County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madison County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Madison County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Madison County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.44% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Madison County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Madison County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Madison County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (4) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet |  (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) |  (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HomeTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allpoint Networx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Communication Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 112 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Madison County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 89.7% coverage in Madison County.
At a national level, based on 3966 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, i3 Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Madison 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 Madison County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, i3 Broadband 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 Madison County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Highland Communication Services | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Allpoint Networx | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Madison communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Home Telephone Co | 600 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison County
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (4) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HomeTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allpoint Networx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Communication Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Madison County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Madison 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison County?
Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Madison County customers with an average price rating of 2.25 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Madison County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madison County
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HomeTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allpoint Networx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Highland Communication Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Madison 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 Madison County below, including the metrics used and how Madison County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Madison County | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Madison County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 53.50% | 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. | 3,459 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 Madison County. | 6.2 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 76% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Madison County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Madison County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Madison County is high with a score of 63 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Madison County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Madison 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.
91% of Madison County households have an internet connection despite having 98.79% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Madison 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 Madison County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
How Much Speed does a Madison County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Madison County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Madison County's average household income is $86,046 which is higher than the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Madison County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 12% 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 Madison County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Madison County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 Madison County?
Sparklight Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
30.7%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 30.7% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,058 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,058 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 Madison County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,058 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 19.7% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,058 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 Madison County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
i3 Broadband Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(22)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Madison County homes. Across the county, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Madison communications Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Madison communications offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Madison communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Highland Communication Services Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,500 Mbps
Highland Communication Services offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Highland Communication Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,500 Mbps
HomeTel Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
600 Mbps
Home Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Madison County homes. Across the county, HomeTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 600 Mbps
Allpoint Networx Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Allpoint Networx offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Allpoint Networx Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
Spectrum Cable in Madison County, IL
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 89.6% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Madison communications Cable in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Madison communications offers Cable service to 1.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Madison communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
EarthLink DSL in Madison County, IL
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 51 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 10 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Madison County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Madison County, IL
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.9% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 51 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 10 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Madison County, IL
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.1% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Madison 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 64 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
165 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 165 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 30, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.3% of Madison County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
451 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Madison County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 451 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Madison 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 Madison County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Madison County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison 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 Madison County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Madison 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 Madison County's B ISP Report Card and 63 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100