14 Best Internet Providers in Montcalm County, MI
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Montcalm County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 927 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Montcalm County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Montcalm County has 14 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 Montcalm County.
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Montcalm County has 14 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 Montcalm County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Point Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Above are the top 4 providers in Montcalm County, MI 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 Montcalm County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montcalm County, MI?
Point Broadband is the best internet provider in Montcalm County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Point Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Montcalm County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Point Broadband is an option for 99.25% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Montcalm County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Montcalm County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Montcalm County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Montcalm County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Point Broadband | (2) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) |  (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 104 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Point Broadband is the best internet service provider for Montcalm County residents. Point Broadband was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 25.4% coverage in Montcalm County.
At a national level, based on 3939 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Truestream, and Winn Telephone Company 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 Montcalm County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Truestream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| CMS Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Michwave Technologies | 50 Mbps | ||
| WNM Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montcalm County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montcalm County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Point Broadband | (2) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Montcalm County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Truestream, and Winn Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Montcalm County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montcalm County?
Michigan customers rate HomeWorks Tri-County Electric 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.
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Point Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Montcalm County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Montcalm County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montcalm County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montcalm County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (2) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Montcalm 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 Montcalm County below, including the metrics used and how Montcalm County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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Montcalm County | Michigan | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Montcalm County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 78.23% | 44.81% | 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. | 927 Mbps | 2,523 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 Montcalm County. | 6.0 | 6.5 | 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. | 2.8 | 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. | 6% | 12% | 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. | 91% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 58% | 72% | 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. | 58% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Montcalm County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Montcalm County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Montcalm County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Montcalm County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Montcalm 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.
83% of Montcalm County households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 58% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Montcalm 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 Montcalm County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Montcalm County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Montcalm County is 2.8, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Montcalm County's average household income is $67,624 which is about average for the Michigan average of $80,476 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Montcalm County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Michigan who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Montcalm County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montcalm County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montcalm County?
Point Broadband Fiber in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 50.2% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
25.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 25.4% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CMS Internet Fiber in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CMS Internet offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, CMS Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Truestream Fiber in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Truestream offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Truestream 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 Montcalm County?
Spectrum Cable in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 58.0% of Montcalm 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 Montcalm County?
Frontier DSL in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 20.5% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 9.0% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Montcalm County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 9.0% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Montcalm County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 7.2% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
WNM Communications DSL in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
WNM Communications offers DSL service to 1.6% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, WNM Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montcalm County?
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 76 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 50, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Montcalm 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 53 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.0% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
CMS Internet Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
CMS Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.5% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, CMS Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 145 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
43.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Michwave Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.3% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Michwave Technologies 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 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Montcalm County, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Montcalm County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County is Point Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Truestream, and Winn Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Montcalm County is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
- Viasat, Point Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Montcalm 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 Montcalm County's C+ ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100