In Barbour County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 98.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,501 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Barbour 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 Barbour County are not shown.
Barbour 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 98.52% of Barbour 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Barbour County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Barbour County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Barbour County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Barbour County home can get up to 1,501 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 2.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barbour County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Barbour County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Barbour County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barbour 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 58.47% of Barbour County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 35.23% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.48% of Barbour County homes.
Internet Market Health in Barbour County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Barbour 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 Barbour County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Barbour County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Barbour County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Barbour County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Barbour County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barbour County, along with details on where in Barbour County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Barbour County, AL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 63.34%, or 15,975 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, southwest, north, south, west, and southeast Barbour County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Barbour County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barbour County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Barbour 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 Barbour County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barbour County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Pea River Cooperative Fiber in Barbour County, AL
Pea River Cooperative fiber coverage
About 47.96%, or 12,097 people, have Pea River Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, northwest, west, south, southeast, east, and north Barbour County area. Pea River Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barbour County.
Pea River Cooperative fiber download speeds
Pea River Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pea River Cooperative fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from Pea River Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barbour County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pea River Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pea River Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pea River Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Barbour County fiber providers. Pea River Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barbour 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
AT&T DSL in Barbour County, AL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 45.63%, or 11,508 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, west, north, central, south, and southwest Barbour County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barbour County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Barbour County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Barbour County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Barbour County, AL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 45.63%, or 11,508 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, northwest, west, north, central, south, and southwest Barbour County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barbour County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Barbour County DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Barbour County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.4 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Barbour County, AL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 12.62%, or 3,183 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and northwest Barbour County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barbour County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour 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 Barbour County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 11.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Barbour 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 average compared to other Barbour 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 Barbour 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 3.3 Mbps.
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- 21.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 63.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Barbour County, AL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.45%, or 2,131 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Barbour County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barbour County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 4,638 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 90.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Barbour County fiber 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 Barbour County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,638 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 90.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Barbour County, AL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.45%, or 2,131 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, and north Barbour County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barbour County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 4,638 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Barbour County fiber 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 Barbour County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,638 Mbps.
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- 90.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
C Spire Fiber in Barbour County, AL
C Spire fiber coverage
About 5.25%, or 1,325 people, have C Spire fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, east, and west Barbour County area. C Spire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barbour County.
C Spire fiber download speeds
C Spire is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, C Spire fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from C Spire goes up to 10,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 5,598 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
C Spire fiber upload speeds
In Barbour County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for C Spire fiber. Compared to other ISPs, C Spire is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barbour County fiber providers. C Spire 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 Barbour County is up to 10,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, C Spire customers can get speeds up to 5,598 Mbps.
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- 45.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barbour County, AL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.85%, or 19,888 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour 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 Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour 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 Barbour County customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 60.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barbour 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 above average compared to other Barbour 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 Barbour 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 13 Mbps.
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- 60.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barbour County, AL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 37.49%, or 9,456 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barbour County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barbour County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barbour 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 one of the slowest compared to other Barbour County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Barbour County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barbour County, AL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 37.49%, or 9,456 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Barbour County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Barbour County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Barbour County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barbour 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 one of the slowest compared to other Barbour County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Barbour County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barbour County, AL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 33.33%, or 8,408 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, west, southwest, northwest, south, and north Barbour County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Barbour County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barbour County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barbour County. The fastest plan anyone in Barbour County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Barbour County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Barbour 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 the fastest compared to other Barbour County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barbour County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Barbour County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barbour County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Barbour County compare to the rest of Alabama?
Internet speeds in Barbour County are slower versus the average speeds in Alabama: 3,158 Mbps in Alabama versus 1,501 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Alabama is 98.05% versus 98.52% in Barbour County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barbour 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
- Quitman County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pike County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Terrell County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crenshaw County, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crisp County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Turner County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilcox County, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ben Hill County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Accomack County, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Willacy County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williamsburg County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winston County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Bow County, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caroline County, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmore County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MS: more internet coverage, faster speeds