In Ashland County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 97.28% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,228 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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13 Internet Service Providers in Ashland County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Ashland County are not shown.
Ashland County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.28% of Ashland County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Now you can call companies in Ashland County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ashland County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ashland County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ashland County home can get up to 1,228 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 42.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.64% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ashland County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ashland County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ashland County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ashland County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.21% of Ashland County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.26% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.13%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.72% of Ashland County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ashland County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ashland County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ashland County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Ashland County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ashland County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ashland County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ashland County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ashland County, along with details on where in Ashland County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Ashland County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 49.98%, or 8,011 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, southeast, and central Ashland County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashland County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ashland County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Ashland County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 45.04%, or 7,218 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, east, and northeast Ashland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashland County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 28.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashland County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
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- 42.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Ashland County, WI
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 42.96%, or 6,886 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and central Ashland County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ashland County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 1,990 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashland County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,990 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Norvado Fiber in Ashland County, WI
Norvado fiber coverage
About 30.27%, or 4,851 people, have Norvado fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ashland County area. Norvado is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ashland County.
Norvado fiber download speeds
Norvado is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Norvado fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Norvado goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Norvado fiber upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Norvado fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Norvado is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ashland County fiber providers. Norvado offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Ashland County, WI
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 21.92%, or 3,513 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, central, and south Ashland County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ashland County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 24.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ashland County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
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- 6.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astrea Cable in Ashland County, WI
Astrea cable coverage
About 9.85%, or 1,579 people, have Astrea cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Ashland County area. Astrea is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ashland County.
Astrea cable download speeds
Astrea is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astrea cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Astrea goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ashland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astrea cable upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astrea cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astrea is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashland County cable providers. Astrea offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 71.15%, or 11,403 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, east, central, southeast, northeast, and southwest Ashland County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ashland County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 59.80%, or 9,584 people, have Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, and northeast Ashland County area. Bayfield Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashland County.
Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bayfield Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Bayfield Wireless goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 249 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 71.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bayfield Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bayfield Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. Bayfield Wireless offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Bayfield Wireless customers can get speeds up to 227 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 71.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.36%, or 8,873 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, east, central, northeast, southeast, and southwest Ashland County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashland County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 55.36%, or 8,873 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, east, central, northeast, southeast, and southwest Ashland County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ashland County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Ashland County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 10.34%, or 1,657 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and northeast Ashland County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ashland County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ashland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ashland County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 4.11%, or 658 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and southeast Ashland County area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ashland County.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ashland County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ashland County. The fastest plan anyone in Ashland County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ashland County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ashland County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ashland County fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ashland County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Ashland County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ashland County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ashland County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Ashland County are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 1,228 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 97.28% in Ashland County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ashland County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Bayfield County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Gogebic County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marquette County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alger County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wadena County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Otter Tail County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Luce County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Camden County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, MD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Socorro County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Modoc County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gem County, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sierra County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gates County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mono County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, WV: more internet coverage, faster speeds