15 Best Internet Providers in St. Croix County, WI
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St. Croix County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,713 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real St. Croix County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
St. Croix County has 15 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 St. Croix County.
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St. Croix County has 15 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 St. Croix County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Baldwin Lightstream
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Fiber
Northwest Communications
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EarthLink
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DSL
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AT&T
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DSL
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Above are the top 4 providers in St. Croix County, WI 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 St. Croix County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Croix County, WI?
NexGen Connected is the best internet provider in St. Croix County based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, NexGen Connected had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in St. Croix County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, NexGen Connected is an option for 4.54% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in St. Croix County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all St. Croix County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Croix County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Swiftcurrent Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, NexGen Connected is the best internet service provider for St. Croix County residents. NexGen Connected was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Swiftcurrent Connect wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 5.7% coverage in St. Croix County.
At a national level, based on 4609 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.74 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Croix 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 St. Croix County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Swiftcurrent Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Baldwin Lightstream 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 St. Croix County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Baldwin Lightstream | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Swiftcurrent Connect | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NexGen Connected | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Croix County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Croix County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| NexGen Connected | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Swiftcurrent Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by St. Croix County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Baldwin Lightstream. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in St. Croix County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Swiftcurrent Connect. This indicates Swiftcurrent Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Croix County?
Wisconsin customers rate NexGen Connected 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.
NexGen Connected received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Swiftcurrent Connect is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s St. Croix County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Croix County
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Croix County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Swiftcurrent Connect | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
St. Croix 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 St. Croix County below, including the metrics used and how St. Croix County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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St. Croix County | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in St. Croix County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 83.87% | 57.90% | 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. | 5,713 Mbps | 2,751 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 St. Croix County. | 4.9 | 7.3 | 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 | 2.4 | 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. | 14% | 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. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 73% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
St. Croix County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in St. Croix County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in St. Croix County is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in St. Croix County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The St. Croix 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.
92% of St. Croix County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of St. Croix 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 St. Croix County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
How Much Speed does a St. Croix County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in St. Croix County is 2.6, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. St. Croix County's average household income is $106,171 which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 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.
St. Croix County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Wisconsin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of St. Croix County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, St. Croix County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Croix County?
Baldwin Lightstream Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Baldwin Lightstream offers Fiber service to 46.3% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Baldwin Lightstream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Fiber service to 32.7% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Midco Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Midco offers Fiber service to 23.2% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Midco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 12.1% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Swiftcurrent Connect offers Fiber service to 5.7% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
NexGen Connected Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NexGen Connected offers Fiber service to 4.5% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, NexGen Connected Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom offers Fiber service to 2.0% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.0% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Croix County?
XFINITY Cable in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,392 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 26.8% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,392 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 87 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Croix County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Northwest Communications Cable in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Cable service to 10.2% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Croix County?
EarthLink DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 27.8% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 27.8% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 17.9% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 33 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in St. Croix County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 5.8% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 3.6% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.2% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Croix County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of St. Croix 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 58 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of St. Croix 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 St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in St. Croix County, WI
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of St. Croix County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 20, with an average of 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in St. Croix 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 St. Croix County is NexGen Connected.
- The fastest internet provider should be Baldwin Lightstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Swiftcurrent Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in St. Croix County is NexGen Connected.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in St. Croix 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 St. Croix County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how St. Croix 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 St. Croix County's B ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100