13 Best Internet Providers in Saline County, IL
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Saline County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 6,048 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Saline County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Saline 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 Saline County.
Saline County overview
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Saline 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 Saline County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
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Fiber
Frontier
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Mediacom
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Cable
Hamilton County Communications
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Saline County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Saline County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Saline County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Saline County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Saline County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.85% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Saline County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Saline County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Saline County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 107 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Saline County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 49.5% coverage in Saline County.
At a national level, based on 2515 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Saline County?
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Coverage map for each provider in Saline County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Shawnee Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
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 Saline County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Shawnee Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Zito Media | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Saline County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Saline County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Saline County?
Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.82 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Saline County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Saline County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Saline County
| ISP / Tech Type | Saline County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Saline 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 Saline County below, including the metrics used and how Saline County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Saline County | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Saline County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 94.33% | 47.62% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 6,048 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Saline County. | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 6% | 16% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 87% | 95% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 78% | 91% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 55% | 75% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 55% | 76% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Saline County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Saline County is B+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Saline County is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Saline County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Saline 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.
78% of Saline County households have an internet connection despite having 99.33% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Saline 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 Saline County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Saline County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Saline County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Saline County’s average household income is $58,385 which is much lower than the Illinois average of $95,616 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Saline County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Saline County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Saline County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
Sparklight Fiber in Saline County, IL
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(22)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 83.6% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Saline County, IL
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 44.3% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Saline County, IL
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(112)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 24.3% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Saline County, IL
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shawnee Communications offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Shawnee Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Saline County, IL
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
Mediacom Cable in Saline County, IL
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(80)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 55.1% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Zito Cable in Saline County, IL
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Zito Media offers Cable service to 16.3% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Zito 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 Saline County?
Frontier DSL in Saline County, IL
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 73.9% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 27 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Saline County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Saline County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Saline 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 83 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Saline County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.6% of Saline County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
335 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 335 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
173 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.5% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 173 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Saline County homes. Across the county, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Saline County, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
469 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Saline County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 469 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Saline 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 Saline County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Saline County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Saline 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 Saline County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Saline 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 Saline County’s B+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
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September 24, 2026 Since this is not published for the area of Effingham, since the beginning of September service on screen of our T.V. has been the upmost intolerant, we are unable to watch or hear any shows we are trying to watch. We are tired of calling them, we just expect great service that we are paying a premium for their services.
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Gary W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 I DVR most of my future time and I have to say in the last few weeks September 13 to present 23 this has been upmost terrible !!!!!!!!!!! There are very few shows I can watch without a blurred screen and audio is at most non identify. Why do we pay for things in society that we don’t get great service ?? The crazy of all this I can watch most of what I want from other outlets without the hassle , why. Wake up if you want to keep me as a customer !!!!!! It seems many companies are taking advantage of the hard working people that just want a simple pastime.
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Zentro
September 17, 2026 Worst ISP ever. Consistently horrible speeds, constant drops in connection, and endless wait times when calling for customer service. They let me pay an extra $30/mo for 7 months for the 1000mbps plan, just to find out (because I suggested it) that the building was not equipped to handle that type of speed. 30 unit building and I can't get 1000mbps?
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Hitesh Patel
Astound Broadband
July 29, 2026 this is worst compant when it comes to customer service.new customer called me yesterday to confirm my install today betweem 8 and 12 at 11.08 got a call he is on his way.at 12.30 no show i called to find out and was told they wii call me in 30 min NO CALL called back and they lied that the tech could not get in the property.we dont have any gates in our sub division,its 1.30 and they now telling me to wait 30 min for someone to call me.i say good luck with this call back.
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