17 Best Internet Providers in Merrick County, NE
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Merrick County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 805 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 |
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Real Merrick 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.
Merrick County has 17 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 Merrick County.
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Merrick County has 17 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 Merrick County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Merrick County, NE 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 Merrick County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merrick County, NE?
FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet provider in Merrick County based on Nebraska customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, FiberFast by NNTC had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merrick County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, FiberFast by NNTC is an option for 9.83% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Merrick County, Nebraska, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Merrick County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Merrick County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Merrick County Overall | Nebraska Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Hamilton | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) |  (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| KDSI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 18 reviews from Nebraska internet customers, FiberFast by NNTC is the best internet service provider for Merrick County residents. FiberFast by NNTC was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Great Plains Communications wins for second-place in Nebraska, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 5.9% coverage in Merrick County.
At a national level, based on 3401 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Merrick 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 Merrick County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by FiberFast by NNTC. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Merrick County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vyve Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Hamilton Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 400 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| FiberFast by NNTC | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viaero Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KDSI | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merrick County
| ISP / Tech Type | Merrick County Speed | Nebraska Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Hamilton | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| KDSI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Merrick County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in Merrick County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,435 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 FiberFast by NNTC. This indicates FiberFast reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merrick County?
Nebraska customers rate FiberFast by NNTC 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.
FiberFast by NNTC received a local rating of 1.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Great Plains Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Merrick County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Merrick County, Nebraska, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merrick County
| ISP / Tech Type | Merrick County Affordability | Nebraska Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Hamilton | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (1) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (2) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (5) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (4) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| FiberFast | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (0) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vyve Broadband | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| KDSI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viaero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Merrick 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 Merrick County below, including the metrics used and how Merrick County compares to the rest of Nebraska and nation.
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Merrick County | Nebraska | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Merrick County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 62.47% | 80.93% | 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. | 805 Mbps | 2,206 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 Merrick County. | 5.9 | 7.7 | 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 | 2.5 | 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. | 4% | 10% | 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. | 92% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 60% | 75% | 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. | 61% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Merrick County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Merrick County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Merrick County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Merrick County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Merrick 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 Merrick County households have an internet connection despite having 99.19% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Merrick 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 Merrick County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
How Much Speed does a Merrick County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Merrick County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Nebraska average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Merrick County's average household income is $68,056 which is about average for the Nebraska average of $84,618 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Merrick County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Nebraska average of 17%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in Nebraska who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Merrick County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Merrick County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% 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 Merrick County?
Hamilton Fiber in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
43.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 43.4% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband Fiber in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Fiber service to 14.3% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FiberFast Fiber in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
FiberFast by NNTC offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, FiberFast Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
2,435 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,435 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 1,944 Mbps throughout the county.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Merrick County?
Vyve Broadband Cable in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vyve Broadband offers Cable service to 52.9% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Vyve Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.1% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merrick County?
Centurylink DSL in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 64.4% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 40, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.3% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Great Plains Communications DSL in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers DSL service to 4.8% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merrick County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 122 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless 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 20, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.7% of Merrick 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 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Hamilton Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton Telecommunications offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.6% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Hamilton Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
31.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.1% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 80, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Viaero Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Viaero Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Viaero Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
KDSI Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
KDSI offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, KDSI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Merrick County, NE
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Merrick County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Merrick 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 Merrick County is FiberFast.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, FiberFast by NNTC may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Merrick County is FiberFast.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Merrick 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 Merrick County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Merrick 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 Merrick County's C+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100