15 Best Internet Providers in Marshall County, IA
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Marshall County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,723 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Marshall 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.
Marshall County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Marshall County.
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Marshall County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Marshall County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Marshall County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Marshall County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marshall County, IA?
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Marshall County based on 61 Iowa customer reviews, and Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative 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 Marshall County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Marshall County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Marshall County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Marshall County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| LightNet | (1) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet |  (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 61 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Marshall County residents. Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 25.7% coverage in Marshall County.
At a national level, based on 2404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.64 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Marshall 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 Marshall County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Marshall County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | 250 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marshall County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marshall County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| LightNet | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Marshall County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Marshall County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. This indicates LightNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marshall County?
Iowa customers rate Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative 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.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Marshall County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Marshall County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Marshall County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marshall County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| LightNet | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Marshall 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 Marshall County below, including the metrics used and how Marshall County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Marshall County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Marshall County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.63% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,723 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Marshall County. | 8.4 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 65% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 66% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Marshall County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Marshall County is A-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Marshall County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Marshall County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Marshall 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.
87% of Marshall County households have an internet connection despite having 98.67% availability. 65% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
How Much Speed does a Marshall County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Marshall County is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Marshall County's average household income is $76,084 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for 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.
Marshall County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Marshall County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Marshall County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% 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 Marshall County?
MetroNet Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 66.2% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
LightNet Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 45.6% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, LightNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,347 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,347 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Marshall County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Minerva Valley Companies Fiber in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Minerva Valley Companies offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Minerva Valley Companies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
Mediacom Cable in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 74.2% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
Centurylink DSL in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 71.0% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers DSL service to 10.9% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Partner Communications Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
133 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.5% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 133 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Marshall County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marshall County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Marshall 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 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.4% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
68.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
971 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.3% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 971 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 964 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Marshall County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Marshall County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Marshall 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 Marshall County is LightNet.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Marshall County is LightNet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Marshall 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 Marshall County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Marshall 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 Marshall County's A- ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100