13 Best Internet Providers in Midland County, TX
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Midland County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,783 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Midland County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Midland County has 13 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 Midland County.
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Midland County has 13 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 Midland County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Astound Broadband
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Above are the top 4 providers in Midland County, TX 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 Midland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Midland County, TX?
Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Midland County based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Midland County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 66.85% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Midland County, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Midland County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Midland County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Midland County Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 273 reviews from Texas internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Midland County residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 4.18 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 94.4% coverage in Midland County.
At a national level, based on 2455 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Midland County?
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Internet Availability Key
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 Midland County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Midland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Net Ops Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Optimum | 940 Mbps | ||
| Blue Ridge Internet | 750 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Midland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Midland County Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Midland County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Midland County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,704 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Midland County?
Texas 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. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Midland County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Midland County, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Midland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Midland County Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (167) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (26) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (13) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (11) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (12) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Telecommunications of America | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Optimum | (0) | (32) | (246) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (3) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Blue Ridge Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (0) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Net Ops Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Midland 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 Midland County below, including the metrics used and how Midland County compares to the rest of Texas and nation.
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Midland County | Texas | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Midland County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 77.42% | 78.37% | 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. | 3,783 Mbps | 3,946 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 Midland County. | 9.0 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.8 | 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% | 13% | 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. | 97% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 71% | 73% | 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. | 71% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Midland County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Midland County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Midland County is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Midland County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Midland 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.
90% of Midland County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 71% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Midland 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 Midland County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
How Much Speed does a Midland County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Midland County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Texas average of 2.8 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Midland County's average household income is $105,423 which is much higher than the Texas average of $89,715 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Midland County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Texas average of 17%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 13% of residents in Texas who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Midland County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Midland County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Midland County?
EarthLink Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,779 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 72.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,779 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 Midland County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,779 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 72.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,779 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 Midland County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Midland County, TX
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Midland County?
Optimum Cable in Midland County, TX
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Optimum offers Cable service to 88.0% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Optimum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Midland County, TX
Availability:
64.7%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 64.7% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Midland County, TX
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 2.8% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Midland County?
EarthLink DSL in Midland County, TX
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 61.5% of Midland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Midland County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Midland County, TX
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 61.5% of Midland County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Midland County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband DSL in Midland County, TX
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers DSL service to 1.5% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband DSL has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county. Astound Broadband DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Midland County from Astound Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Midland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Midland 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 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Midland 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 Midland County, TX
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.2% of Midland County homes. Across the county, EarthLink 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.2% of Midland County homes. Across the county, AT&T 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
49.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.6% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Rural Telecommunications of America Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Net Ops Communications Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Net Ops Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Net Ops Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 103 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 500, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Blue Ridge Internet Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Blue Ridge Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Blue Ridge Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 750 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 750, with an average of 256 Mbps throughout the county.
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Midland County, TX
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Midland County homes. Across the county, Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Midland 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 Midland County is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Midland County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Midland 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 Midland County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Midland 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 Midland County's B+ ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100