14 Best Internet Providers in Shiawassee County, MI
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Shiawassee County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,652 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Shiawassee County Customer Ratings | 3 |
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.
Shiawassee County has 14 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 Shiawassee County.
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Shiawassee County has 14 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 Shiawassee County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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DayStarr Communications
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Frontier
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TDS
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Above are the top 4 providers in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shiawassee County, MI?
DayStarr Communications is the best internet provider in Shiawassee County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, DayStarr Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Shiawassee County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. DayStarr Communications is an option for 51.22% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Shiawassee County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Shiawassee County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shiawassee County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Shiawassee County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| DayStarr Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (1) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband |  (0) |  (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) |  (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lennon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 118 reviews from Michigan internet customers, DayStarr Communications is the best internet service provider for Shiawassee County residents. DayStarr Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. WOW! wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 16.5% coverage in Shiawassee County.
At a national level, based on 4005 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by DayStarr Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Shiawassee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| DayStarr Communications | 2,500 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| SURF Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Lennon Telephone Company | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shiawassee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shiawassee County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| DayStarr Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (1) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lennon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Shiawassee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Shiawassee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,328 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 DayStarr Communications. This indicates DayStarr Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shiawassee County?
Michigan customers rate DayStarr Communications 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.
DayStarr Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Shiawassee County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Shiawassee County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shiawassee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Shiawassee County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| DayStarr Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (1) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Lennon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County below, including the metrics used and how Shiawassee County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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Shiawassee County | Michigan | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Shiawassee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 67.99% | 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. | 2,652 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 Shiawassee County. | 5.3 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 93% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 65% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Shiawassee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Shiawassee County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Shiawassee County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Shiawassee County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County households have an internet connection despite having 99.05% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
How Much Speed does a Shiawassee County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Shiawassee County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Shiawassee County's average household income is $69,391 which is about average for the Michigan average of $80,476 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.
Shiawassee County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 8% 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 Shiawassee County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Shiawassee County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shiawassee County?
DayStarr Communications Fiber in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,562 Mbps
DayStarr Communications offers Fiber service to 51.2% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, DayStarr Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,562 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for DayStarr Communications Fiber.
Frontier Fiber in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,403 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 37.0% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,403 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Shiawassee County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shiawassee County?
Spectrum Cable in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 59.2% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(26)
Avg. Download Speed
1,198 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 16.5% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,198 Mbps, with speeds from 550 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Lennon Telephone Company Cable in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Lennon Telephone Company offers Cable service to 8.1% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Lennon Telephone Company Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shiawassee County?
Frontier DSL in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 41.3% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 23 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 1.7 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Shiawassee County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 16.7% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Shiawassee County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.7% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 2.4% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Shiawassee County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 2.4% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Shiawassee County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shiawassee County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Shiawassee 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.7% of Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Shiawassee 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
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Shiawassee County, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Shiawassee County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County is DayStarr Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, DayStarr Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shiawassee County is DayStarr Communications.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee County's B- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100